purposeful argument. 6. 88. 85. 83. 80. Proficient. Offering clear thesis with well-
organized paragraphs. The ideas are developed with satisfactory supported ...
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9
100
100
100
100
Meets the criteria for 8 papers and are especially sophisticated in their argument and demonstrate impressive control of language.
8
97
95
93
90
Excellent. Offering original ideas that go well beyond general commentary, referring to the text, offering well-embedded specific evidence to support their analyses. Clear thesis, and skilled use of transitional sentences to navigate ideas. Sophisticated diction, syntax and structure in writing style.
7
95
92
89
86
Meets the criteria for 6 papers and are distinguished by a more complete or purposeful argument.
6
88
85
83
80
Proficient. Offering clear thesis with well- organized paragraphs. The ideas are developed with satisfactory supported evidence, some of which is embedded within straightforward analyses. Proficiency in transitions, and varied diction, syntax, and structure in writing style.
5
85
82
79
76
Inconsistent. Offering sections that meet the 6 and above criteria, while containing sections that fall below that. Also might be used for essays that are superficial in analyses, bordering on summary.
4
80
75
70
65
Inadequate. Thesis might simply restate the prompt, and/or simply lists claims without full development. The text evidence might be missing, or misinterpreted. The essay may lack some focus. Although the ideas may be conveyed, there does not appear to be control in diction, syntax, grammar or other aspects of writing.
3
75
70
65
60
Meets the criteria of a 4 but demonstrates less success in development, support, or evidence.
2
70
65
60
55
Little success. Summarizes material, or makes mostly general observations. Some textual evidence, but can be described as vague. Writing style might be affected by serious errors in syntax, incorrect diction, or structure.
1
60
55
50
45
Meets the criteria for a 2, but demonstrates less success in development, support, or evidence.
0
0
0
0
0
No attempt or completely off-topic response.
