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The paper creates a vivid impression. Thoughts are clearly expressed and directly relevant to the topic. Information is based on experience. Carefully selected examples bring the topic to life.
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It easy to grasp the main point, but supporting details are lacking. Some thoughts may not be precisely expressed.
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The topic is not clear. It is hard to pinpoint a main theme.
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Details fit where they are placed. Organization flows so smoothly the reader does not need to think about it. The lead pulls me into the story. The conclusion makes sense.
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Order is appropriate. Transitions are present but may sound formulaic: e.g., My first point...My second point...; or Then, then, then...
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The writer skips randomly from point to point. No read lead sets up what follows.
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The tone fits the topic. Clearly, the writing belongs to this writer and no other. Narrative text is honest.
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Writer's voice is clear in a few instances, but frequently disappears. The writer seems reluctant to share.
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The writer does not sound knowledgable of, or comfortable with, the topic. There is no flavor to the writing.
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Writing is packed with interesting words. Precise nouns and dynamic verbs SHOW the scenes. Words are striking.
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Most words are correct. A few words are striking. The writer might have tried consulting a thesaurus to spice up the vocabulary.
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Repetition is distracting. Some words are used incorrectly. Writing is packed with vague words (She was pretty, he was nice, my trip was wonderful). There are not many specifics.
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Sentences vary. The writing flows. It is not necessary to reread anything.
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The writing may be monotonous or bumpy.
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It is difficult to read and requires rereads. Many sentences are repetitive. There are too many connectives: and...but... so then...because.
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Errors are so minor they are easily overlooked. The text has obviously been edited and spell checked. The writer gets adventurous with punctuation - sometimes experimenting with colons, semicolons, dashes, etc.
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There are enough errors to distract the reader; however, the mistakes do not obsure the meaning. Moderate editing is required.
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Extensive editing is required. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors are very distracting.
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