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Grade

RANGE

Score Earned

OVERALL

Comment

CONTENT

70%

Introduction, focused discussion of one topic concerning the environmental aspects of SBD, summative commentary.

STRUCTURE

15%

MECHANICS

10%

APA FORMAT

5%

A/A-

Writing that excels in most areas. Superior work.

Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of material are obvious and substantial. Material is genuinely thought-provoking. Addresses all required content elements.

Excellent control of language, clear consideration of audience. Sentence and paragraph variety appropriate for audience. Written at the graduate level.

Grammar and punctuation issues are addressed correctly. Editing and proofreading are evident.

Complete; correct documentation, appropriate headings/sub-headings, integration of citations and paraphrases. No evidence of plagiarism.

B+

Very good writing which lacks the fluency and complexity of the A paper. Above average work.

Few errors in logic though some minor weaknesses can be spotted. May be a thinner version of an A paper. Addresses all required content elements.

Good consideration of audience. Paragraphing structure is strong. Most of the writing is cohesively strong. Written at the graduate level.

One grammatical error. Editing and proofreading are evident.

A little over reliance on source material. Lack of original thought. Few formatting errors, yet the message is clear.

B

Good writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Average work.

Adequate analysis and evaluation of analytical thinking. Addresses all required content elements.

Some weaknesses in audience identification. Paragraph structure needs improvement. Written at the graduate level.

Two- three grammatical errors but not distracting to the reader.

Clumsy inclusion of sources. Too many direct quotes. Few formatting errors that distract from the message.

B-

Fair writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Below average work.

Gaps in evidence and insufficient links. Little evidence of analytical thinking. Missing one or two content elements.

Definite weaknesses in reader identification. Sentences may be somewhat poorly constructed, and word choice may be inappropriate at times.

A variety of grammatical mistakes. A pattern of errors that distracts the reader.

Use of un-cited paraphrasing. Numerous errors that distract from the message.

C+/C

Fair writing that maintains competencies in some areas. Passing work.

Lacks evidence of analytical or evaluative thinking. Several content elements missing.

Inaccurate word choice, fragmented and monotonous sentences and little or no concern for the reader.

Problems include repeated grammar and usage errors distracting to the reader.

Some sources incorrectly cited or not used. Reference page may not correlate to the texts. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.

F

Unacceptable writing; does not meet standards of the assignment. Failing work.

Thinking presented is chaotic, or it is missing completely. Missing critical content elements.

The writing lacks organization and cohesion at all levels. Impossible for the reader to follow.

Generally has a grammar and/or usage problem in almost every sentence.

Sources are not used or are used incorrectly. Reference page may be missing. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.