1 pts
2 pts
3 pts
4 pts
1. The purpose and focus are clear and consistent. 2. The main claim is clear, significant, and challenging. 3. Organization is purposeful, effective, and appropriate. 4. Sentence form and word choice are varied and appropriate. 5. Punctuation, grammar, spelling, and mechanics are appropriate.
6. Information and evidence are accurate, appropriate, and integrated effectively. 7. Claims and ideas are supported and elaborated. 8. Alternative perspectives are carefully considered and represented.
9. Connections between and among ideas are made. 10. Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation are effective and consistent. 11. Independent thinking is evident. 12. Creativity/originality is evident.
13. Responds to all aspects of the assignment. 14. Documents evidence appropriately. 15. Considers the appropriate audience/implied reader.