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The writing is completely focused on the topic. Each paragraph has a clearly developed topic sentence.
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The writing is focused on the topic. Each paragraph has a topic sentence.
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Writing is somewhat focused on the topic. Topic sentences are weak. Strays from topic at times.
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Writing is not focused on topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
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Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.
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Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
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All supporting details are reported accurately.
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Almost all supporting details are reported accurately.
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Most supporting details are reported accurately.
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NO details are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
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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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The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."
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The writer seems to be drawing on knowledge or experience, but there is some lack of ownership of the topic.
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The writer relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.
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The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to lack ownership.
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Writer makes no errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation that distract the reader from the content. Paper is very easy to read.
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Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that distract the reader from the content. Paper is easy to read.
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Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Paper is difficult to read at times.
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Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Paper is difficult to read.
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A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
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Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
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Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
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The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
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All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
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Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
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Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
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Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
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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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