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Structural Organization |
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 |
Limited understanding of material displayed by
vague, unclear language |
Developing understanding of material
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Clear understanding of material displayed by
clear, concrete language and complex ideas |
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Support |
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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Mechanics |
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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