Scores Organization

5 There has been planning and logical thought in the progression of ideas The intro, body, and conclusion transition nicely and form a sense of wholeness. The use of language is precise, effective, and purposeful. The sentences are fluent and there are little to no grammar mistakes.

4-3 The reader can read through the text and have little confusion. The intro, body, and conclusion match up decently. The use of language/ word choice is appropriate. Most sentences are fluent, and there are few grammar mistakes. The writers position is clear and understandable. Provides a sufficient analysis, includes 2 sources and shows understanding of the content.

2-1 There may be repetition or contradictory information. Intro or conclusion may be weak or just missing. Word choice is generic, repetitive, or incorrect. Sentences lack fluency and do not vary in length, structure, or beginnings. The writers position is vague and underdeveloped Provides a weak analysis, includes only 1 outside source, and the understanding of content is unclear.

0 The progression of the ideas makes readers confused. There seems to be no strategy, planning, or organization. Word choices are basic or incorrect, the essay is too brief, and the sentences are confusing.

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics

Position

The writers position is accurately focused. Provides a wellthought out analysis, includes all 3 required sources, and portrays a sharp understanding of the content at large.

Analysis/Content

The writers position is unclear and confusing. Provides an inaccurate analysis or no analysis, includes 0 sources, and does not understand the content.