CATEGORY

A--Outstanding

B--Good

C--Average

D--Fair

F--Unacceptable

Content

Excellent reflection and insight throughout the paper. Provides specific, detailed examples.

Some points of insight. A few good, specific examples.

Adequate expression of ideas, though lacking in specific illustrations.

Limited degree of thinking. The ideas are insufficiently developed or a bit scattered.

Poor exploration of ideas. Off-topic or questionable thinking.

Grammar & Mechanics

Few to no errors in grammar and mechanics.

A few minor errors in grammar and mechanics.

Some significant errors in grammar and mechanics, but not a pattern.

A pattern of serious errors in grammar and mechanics.

Numerous errors in grammar and mechanics disrupt the flow of ideas.