CATEGORY

5--ENG 101

4--ENG 075

2--ENG 055

 

Point of View and Audience

Develops a viable point of view on the issue. May stray from the audience and purpose but is able to refocus.

Develops a viable point of view on the issue. May stray from the audience and purpose.

Presents an unclear main idea. Presents a vague or limited point of view on the issue. Demonstrates little awareness of audience.

 

Critical Thinking and Organization/Focus

Demonstrates component critical thinking, using adequate examples, reasons, and other evidence to support its position. Is generally organized and focused but could lack coherence and logical progression of ideas.

Demonstrates some critical thinking but may do so inconsistently or use inadequate examples, reasons, or other evidence to support its position. May lack control of organization or focus, demonstrating some lapses in coherence or progression of ideas.

Demonstrates weak critical thinking with little complexity of thought or with flawed reasoning. Organizes ideas ineffectively, demonstrating a problematic progression of ideas.

 

Language (including grammar, syntax, and word choice)

Exhibits adequate but inconsistent control of language. Demonstrates some variety in sentence structure. Contains some minor errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Contains some errors in sentence structure and use of grammatical conventions such as word choice, usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Displays numerous errors in word choice, usage, and sentence structure. Contains significant spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanical errors.