Scoring Rubricassignment requirements
• Introduction / Thesis is thoughtful, considerably clear, and skillfully supported.
• Sentences are free of grammatical errors, careless mistakes, and exhibit noticeable variety.
• Paragraphs are extremely well devel(Fs-A organized effectively with a strong focus, and represent clear, connected units of
• Essay is rich in detail with exemplary ical control, stylistic fluency, and a wealth of

critical thinking.
• MLA Format, including in-text citations and Works Cited page, is flawless.

(B) Papers: Represent a commendable level of writing that satisfies all assignment requirements

Introduction / Thesis is thoughtful, clear, and well supported.
Sentences are free of major grammatical errors, careless mistakes, and exhibit sufficient variety.

Paragraphs are well developed, organized effectively, clearly focused, and represent complete, connected units of thought.

Essay contains noticeable detail, sufficient rhetorical control, and substantial evidence of
critical thinking.

MLA Format, including in-text citations and Works Cited page, is present with only minor errors.

(C) Papers: Represent an adequate level of writing that satisfies basic assignment requirements only

Introduction/ Thesis is present, but possibly inadequate and or ill-conceived.

Sentences demonstrate lapses in proofreading / editing with enough careless mistakes to significantly catch a reader's attention in a negative manner, and exhibit little or no variety. Grammatical and structural errors may affect readability.