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Development
(CCLO #2)
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65 to 75 points
· Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported.
· Content is persuasive and comprehensive.
· Content and purpose of the writing is clear.
· Thesis has a strong claim.
· Audience is clear and appropriate for the topic.
· Supportive information (if required) is strong and addresses writing focus.
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51 to 64 points
· Major points are addressed by clarity or support is limited.
· Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive.
· Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity).
· Thesis could be stronger.
· Supportive information (if required) needs strengthening or does not address writing focus.
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0 to 50 points
· Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported.
· Content is missing essentials.
· Content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity.
· Supportive information (if required) is missing.
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Organization and Structure
(CCLO #1)
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65 to 75 points
· Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow.
· Introduction is compelling and forecasts the topic and thesis.
· Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea.
· Transitional wording is present throughout the writing.
· Conclusion is a logical end to the writing.
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51 to 64 points
· Adequately organized with some areas difficult to follow.
· Introduction needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing.
· Some paragraphs lack unity and coherence.
· Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas.
· Conclusion is trite or barely serves its purpose.
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0 to 50 points
· Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message.
· Introduction and/or conclusion is/are incomplete or missing.
· Paragraphs are not unified (more than 1 topic/missing or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences).
· Transitions are missing.
· Conclusion, if present, fails to serve its purpose.
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Grammar and Diction
(CCLO #1, #3)
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65 to 75 points
· The writing reflects grammar, punctuation, and spelling standards.
· Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective.
· The writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective.
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· 51 to 64 points
· The writing contains some grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors.
· Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts.
· The writing’s tone is generally appropriate and moderately effective.
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0 to 50 points
· The writing contains many grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors.
· Language use is largely inaccurate or inappropriate.
· The writing’s tone is ineffective and/or inappropriate.
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Format: Current MLA/APA/ Turabian Paper Requirements
(CCLO #6)
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18 to 25 points
· Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines.
· Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately.
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10 to 17 points
· Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected.
· Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are incorrectly formatted or used.
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0 to 9 points
· Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting.
· Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided.
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