Paper poorly written, with many errors. Does not meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. F
0 pts
Meets the minimum requirements of the assignment, but does not demonstrate a strong understanding of the material or expectations for a writing assignment at this level. D
6 pts
Adequately written, but does not meet many or most of the expectations for a writing assignment at this level. C
7 pts
Well written, well organized paper, meeting all or most expectations for a writing assignment at this level. B
8 pts
Well written, well organized paper, exceeding most expectations for a writing assignment at this level. B+/A-
9 pts
Well written, well organized paper, exceeding all expectations for a writing assignment at this level.Could be considered for publication in a scholarly journal with additional information or editing. A
10 pts
Well written, well organized paper, far exceeding all expectations for a writing assignment at this level. Worthy of publication in a scholarly journal. A+
11 pts
Clearness of expression; the quality of being clearly expressed; lucidity; precision; not ambiguous
The act or process of examining two or more things in order to discover similarities and differences between them
The decision made or opinion formed after considering the relevant facts or evidence.
How rigorous and complex the examination of the material is.
The main emphasis of a particular effort; the area of concern; a concentrated and unified quality.
The effectiveness of the arrangement of separate components in a coherent whole.
The work or planning involved in making something or somebody ready or in putting something together in advance; something done in advance in order to be ready for a future event or product.
The process of combining various components (ideas, influences or objects) into a new whole.
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Use of standard English.