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Good
Mediocre
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Comments
Organization
(introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body)
Organizational pattern is clearly and consistently observable and is skillful and makes the document cohesive.
Organizational pattern is clearly and consistently observable within the document.
Organizational pattern is sometimes observable within the document.
Organizational pattern is not observable within the document.
Content
(content requirements of the assignment, citations for research)
Information presented is accurate and based on compelling research which is cited correctly.
Information presented is generally accurate except in minor details and based on appropriate research which is cited correctly.
Often accurate but generally flawed document of the content. Based on limited research that is often not cited correctly.
Information is consistently inaccurate and not based on valid research and not cited correctly.
Language
(word choice, understanding of audience) Language choices are memorable, compelling, and enhance the effectiveness of the document. Language in document is tailored to audience.
Language choices are thoughtful and generally support the effectiveness of the document. Language in document is appropriate to audience.
Language choices are mundane and commonplace and partially support the effectiveness of the document. Language in document is appropriate to audience.
Language choices are unclear and minimally support the effectiveness of the document. Language in document is not appropriate to audience.
Grammatical correctness and writing mechanics
(spelling, punctuation, syntax)
The document had few errors, if any. It is clear, and the writer shows considerable mastery of the language.
There are some grammatical/mechanical errors, but those errors did not interfere with the reader’s understanding of the document’s purpose.
There are numerous grammatical/ mechanical errors that interfered at
