Negative and Positive Emotions or Hierarchy of Needs

Apprentice 1

Basic 2

Learned 3

Exemplary 4

* Limited awareness of audience and/or purpose

* Minimal idea development, limited and/or unrelated details

* Few references

* Random or weak organization

* Incorrect or lack of topic and/or transition sentences.

* Incorrect and/or ineffective wording and/or sentence structure

* Errors in grammar and format (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, headings)

* An attempt to establish and maintain purpose and communicate with the audience

* Unelaborated idea development; unelaborated and/or repetitious details

* Some references

* Lapses in focus and/or coherence

* Simplistic and/or awkward sentence structure

* Simplistic and/or imprecise language.

* Some errors in grammar and/or format that do not interfere with communication

* Focused on a purpose; evidence of voice and/or suitable tone

* Depth of idea development supported by elaborated, relevant details

* Use of references indicate ample research

* Logical organization

* Controlled and varied sentence structure

* Acceptable, effective language

* Few errors in grammar or format relative to length and complexity

* Establishes and maintains clear focus; evidence of distinctive voice and/or appropriate tone

* Depth and complexity of ideas supported by rich, engaging, and or pertinent details; evidence of analysis, reflection and insight.

* Use of references indicate substantial research

* Careful and/or suitable organization

* Variety of sentence structure and length

* Precise and/or rich language

* Control of surface features