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GOW and FFN are specifically and appropriately referenced 4 times each. Specific textual evidence is placed in quotes.
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GOW and FFN are specifically and appropriately referenced 3 times each. Specific textual evidence is usually placed in quotes.
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GOW and FFN are specifically and appropriately referenced two or fewer times. Some specific textual evidence is placed in quotes.
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GOW and FFN are not referenced or are done so indirectly or incorrectly. Little evidence is placed in quotes.
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Thesis is clear and obviously pertains to both works. All information effectively supports the thesis.
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Thesis could be clearer, though it obviously pertains to both works. Most information adequately supports the thesis.
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Thesis is vague and does not immediately appear to apply to both works. Some information supports the thesis, but inadequately so.
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Thesis is weak and focuses mostly on one work. Information is poorly chosen and does not support the thesis.
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Four or fewer grammatical or spelling errors. Purposeful, effective use of parallel structures and several other rhetorical strategies.
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Five or fewer grammatical or spelling errors. Somewhat effective use of parallel structures and several other rhetorical strategies.
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Seven or fewer grammatical or spelling errors. Parallel structures are evident, but are not effective and do not seem purposeful. No other rhetorical strategies are evident
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More than seven grammatical or spelling errors. No purposeful or effective use of parallelism or other rhetorical strategies.
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All paragraphs supporting the thesis include assertions, evidence, and commentary constructed in a meaningful way that helps build a powerful argument.
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Most paragraphs supporting the thesis include assertions, evidence, and commentary constructed in a meaningful way that helps build a powerful argument.
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Fewer than half of the paragraphs include assertions, evidence, and commentary constructed in a meaningful way that helps build a powerful argument.
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Use of assertions, evidence, and commentary is not apparent or done meaningfully to build argument.
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Language is clear and precise. Diction adds to the argument, and no words are used incorrectly.
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Language is clear but may be imprecise. Diction occasionally adds to the argument. Two or fewer words are used incorrectly.
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Language is mostly clear but may be imprecise. Diction rarely adds to the argument. Four or fewer words are used incorrectly.
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Language is rarely clear or precise. Diction is either not appropriate or does not add to the argument.
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