Single Focus

Words: 668
Pages: 3

The material challenges the intelligence and sophistication of a college audience, and is clear to readers beyond the writer’s classroom.
A single focus is emphasized through the entire paper.
The focus is developed with significant and interesting details, examples, and discussion.
Relevant outside sources are clearly introduced and integrated into the discussion.
The writing artfully fulfills the assignment criteria. Content
The material is thoughtful and engaging to a college audience, and is clear to readers beyond the writer’s classroom.
A single focus runs through the entire paper.
The focus is developed with appropriate details, examples, and discussion.
Outside sources are used clearly and purposefully.
The writing clearly fulfills
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No single focus runs through the entire paper.
Ideas are stated, but not developed with details, examples, and discussions.
Outside sources, if used at all, are not clearly introduced or integrated.
The writing fails to fulfill several assignment criteria. Organization
The argument or focus of the paper is clearly emphasized.
Paragraphs are purposefully organized with topic sentences and substantially developed with supporting evidence or detailed examples.
The opening and closing are inviting, challenging, and appropriate.
Transitions between and within paragraphs are explicit, clear, and purposeful. Organization
The argument or focus is clearly identifiable.
Most paragraphs are clearly organized with substantially developed support.
The opening and closing are appropriate to the focus.
Transitions between and within paragraphs advance the writer’s ideas. Organization
The argument or focus is identifiable.
Paragraphs tend to lack organization or detailed support.
The opening and closing generally support the topic and focus.
Transitions are evident, but may be abrupt or mechanical.
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Word choice and vocabulary are appropriate to the writing task.
The tone is appropriate to the writer’s purpose and audience.
References to sources are generally cited and documented using MLA Style.
Problems in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage rarely interfere with communication.
Essay is mostly formatted using MLA Style. Style/Mechanics/Format
Sentences are generally readable, but ideas may be hard to follow from one part of the paper to the next.
Although most words appear to be well-chosen, some may not be as precise or apt as they could be.
The tone, though generally consistent, at times appears inappropriate to the writer’s purpose and audience.
References to sources are generally cited and documented, but not always according to MLA Style.
Problems in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage occasionally interfere with communication and impair the writer’s credibility.
Essay is formatted using some elements of MLA Style. Style/Mechanics/Format
The reader must reread many sentences in order to comprehend them.
The writer displays inadequate control of diction; word-choice problems are frequent.
The tone frequently appears inappropriate to the writer’s purpose and