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Structural Organization |
Essay lacks logical progression of |
Essay includes brief skeleton (introduction, body, conclusion) but lacks transitions |
Essay includes logical progression of ideas aided by clear transitions |
Essay is powerfully organized and fully developed |
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Understanding of Material |
Apparent misunderstanding of material |
Limited understanding of material displayed by vague, unclear language |
Developing understanding of material |
Clear understanding of material displayed by clear, concrete language and complex ideas |
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Focus |
Essay addresses topic but loses focus by including irrelevant ideas |
Essay is focused on topic and includes few loosely related ideas |
Essay is focused on the topic and includes relevant ideas |
The essay is focused, purposeful, and reflects clear insight and ideas |
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Mechanics |
Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation |
Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread |
Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice |
Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading |
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Support |
Few to no solid supporting ideas or evidence for the essay content |
Some supporting ideas and/or evidence for the essay content |
Support lacks specificity and is loosely developed |
Specific, developed details and superior support and evidence in the essay content |
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