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Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
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Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
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Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
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Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
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The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
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The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
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The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
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There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
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Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
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Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
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Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
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Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
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Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
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Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
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Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
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Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
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