paraphrase or At least SIX on a small number use direct sources used. of sources. quotes are based on a clear awareness of what gives the research its power. At least EIGHT sources used. The ideas are The ideas are In general, the The writing is not 12 /15 arranged arranged writing is logically organized, logically to logically to arranged but it shows some support the support the logically, attempt. Frequently, purpose or central although ideas fail to make argument. purpose or occasionally sense together. The They flow argument. ideas fail to reader cannot smoothly from They are make sense identify a line of one to another usually clearly together. The reasoning and loses and are clearly linked to each reader is fairly interest. linked to each other. For the clear about other. The most part, the what writer reader can reader can intends. follow the line follow the line Lacking of reasoning of reasoning. transitions easily, and Regular use of usually to transitions transitions connect ideas. guide the between main reader through ideas. the topic clearly. The sentences The writing The writing The writing moves 9/15 are rhythmic has a natural moves awkwardly. The (Diction, and graceful. flow and mechanically. sentences tend to Fluency The writing rhythm. Varied The writer be choppy, and flows naturally sentence shows control incomplete, or and shows a structure and over simple rambling. The Voice) mastery of length sentence sentence rhythm is varied demonstrate structure, but clumsy and jarring. sentence conscious uses complex Word choice is structures for planning. Word sentences limited, intended choice is infrequently. monotonous, and/or purpose. The mature, Language is misused. The language is appropriate for predictable language is rich, natural, the task. The and/or awkward and and yet language is repetitious. unclear. The writer succinct. functional, and Word choice is uses a limited Words are conveys the at times not vocabulary and/or specific, message of appropriate for excessive jargon. precise, and the paper the task. Tone is appropriate. clearly. Expression is unprofessional or Writing is clear but clichés too informal. academic in and redundancy tone, without may exist being cold. Writing is very engaging.
paraphrase or use direct quotes are based on a clear awareness of what gives the research its power. At least EIGHT sources used. At least SIX sources used. on a small number of sources. The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning easily, and transitions guide the reader through the topic clearly. The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning. Regular use of transitions between main ideas. In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what writer intends. Lacking transitions usually to connect ideas. The writing is not logically organized, but it shows some attempt. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest. 12 /15 (Diction, Fluency and Voice) The sentences are rhythmic and graceful. The writing flows naturally and shows a mastery of varied sentence structures for intended purpose. The language is rich, natural, and yet succinct. Words are specific, precise, and appropriate. Writing is academic in tone, without being cold. Writing is very engaging. The writing has a natural flow and rhythm. Varied sentence structure and length demonstrate conscious planning. Word choice is mature, appropriate for the task. The language is functional, and conveys the message of the paper clearly. The writing moves mechanically. The writer shows control over simple sentence structure, but uses complex sentences infrequently. Language is predictable and/or repetitious. Word choice is at times not appropriate for the task. Expression is clear but clichés and redundancy may exist The writing moves awkwardly. The sentences tend to be choppy, incomplete, or rambling. The sentence rhythm is clumsy and jarring. Word choice is limited, monotonous, and/or misused. The language is awkward and unclear. The writer uses a limited vocabulary and/or excessive jargon. Tone is unprofessional or too informal. 9/15
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