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CATEGORY

4 Excellent

3 Good

2 Satisfactory

1 Poor

No Name

Organization and Composition

Clearly Stated topic. All paragraphs are well composed and organised with topic sentences relating to main points. The order and structure of the essay, paragraphs, and sentences are compelling and move the reader through the text easily.

Clearly stated topic. Clear and logical progression of ideas. Paragraphs, sentences, and transitions between ideas are sometimes effective but sometimes not. The Conclusion is only partly effective and may and may not build to a climax.

Poorly stated topic. Limited evidence of a logical progression of ideas. Paragraphs, sentences, and transitions between ideas are seldom effective. Some elements of composition at the essay level and/or at the paragraph level are weak or missing.

Lacks stated topic. No logical pattern; difficult to follow. Inadequate paragraphing. The body paragraphs lack topic sentences related to the main points, lack well-ordered support, or lack concluding ideas. The concluding paragraph lacks a summary statement or an effective concluding idea.

 

Sentence Structure

Sophisticated and well controlled sentences Sentence variation Simple Compound Complex Compound - complex

Complete and correct sentences Sentence variation Simple Compound Complex Compound - complex

Complete and correct sentences Sentence variation Simple Compound Complex Compound - complex (Error in more complex sentence structure begin to detract)

Contains numerous fragments and/or run-ons. -Little or no sentence variation - Simple -Compound -Complex -Compound - complex (Errors in sentence structure detract)

 

Cohesion and Coherence

Uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention. Ideas and arguments are logically organized and the text is coherent.

-Sequences information and ideas. -logically -manages all aspects of cohesion well. -uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately.

logically organises information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout. -uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although thre may be some under-/over-use. Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph.

- Arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression. - Uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical -may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately. Uses paragraphing, but not always logically.

 

Grammatical Range, Word Choice and Accuracy

Vivid, precise, relevant, concise and connotative. -uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy.

Appropriate, specific, somewhat simplistics connotative. -usees a widw range of structures -the majority of sentences are error-free. makes only very occasional errors or inappropratcies.

Inadequate, rebundant, repetitive. -uses a variety of complex structures. -produces frequent error-free sentences. - has a good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors.

Rambling, inappropriate, incorrect, unclear -uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. -makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication.

 

Mechanics

May have minor errors. - Punctuation - Capitalization - Spelling - Needs little or no editing.

Some errors. - Punctuation - Capitalization - Spelling - Needs editing but doesn't impede readability.

Consistent errors. - Punctuation - Capitalization - Spelling -Impedes readability

Serious and consistent errors. - Punctuation - Capitalization - Spelling -Impedes understanding /communication.