(N/A)
Contains points that are not understandable and have no relevance, transitions are missing, no continuity.
20 pts
Some points are unclear or poorly organized, missing topic sents, lacking reflection and explanation.
35 pts
Clearly demonstrates 3 well organized main points, shows good transitions, and makes interesting and thought-provoking points.
50 pts
There are 5 spelling, usage, or grammar errors. (-1 PER ERROR)
5 pts
There are a few obvious, glaring errors. (-1 PER ERROR)
7 pts
There are no errors throughout the entire paper.
10 pts
x (-1 PER ERROR)
Poorly organized, neither informative nor entertaining, does not connect to the rest of the paper.
Small errors and omissions, redundant, too short, or lacking analysis. Either entertaining or informative, but not both.
Both informative and entertaining. Draws the reader in to the topic while sumarizing and wrapping up the paper.
Much of the content strays from the main topic or the thesis statement is missing altogether.
Somewhat on topic, but thesis does not match up with the body of the paper. Thesis may be difficult to find.
Clearly adheres to a well stated, easily identifiable simple thesis statement which summarizes and previews the paper.
Too much of the proper format is missing or poorly done.
Close to proper format, but missing one or more elements.
12 pts
500 words, clearly written, includes 5 total paragraphs.