Consistently concise and logical ideas used
4 pts
Clear and concise logic is used
3 pts
Logic is used, but not concise
2 pts
Logical ideas are scattered or missing completely
1 pts
The essay has a thesis and arguments are sustained and logical.
The rhetoric used in the essay has a logical or emotional appeal for the reader.
The essay includes facts, expert opinions and quotations, or common beliefs or logic.
Essay's appearance reflects high-level writing skills and MLA documentation used correctly.