Criteria Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 C

CriteriaLevel 5Level 4Level 3Level 2Level 1Content: Clear, original, follows assignment; manageable topic; conceptual precision with topic; ability to recognize multiple perspectives; shows knowledge of research topic; fully developed ideas; transitions provide coherence.30 pointsExceptional26 pointsProficient23 pointsBasic20 pointsUnsatisfactory17 pointsAbsentDiscipline Specific Writing: Creates effective and engaging writing for a specific audience and purpose; uses vocabulary/language, style, etc. particular to the discipline; uses objective tone; uses active third-person academic voice.30 pointsExceptional26 pointsProficient23 pointsBasic20 pointsUnsatisfactory17 pointsAbsentQuality of Thought / Reasoning / Critical Thinking: substantial, logical and concrete development of ideas; assumptions are made explicit; details are germane; original and convincingly interpreted.30 pointsExceptional26 pointsProficient23 pointsBasic20 pointsUnsatisfactory17 pointsAbsentStructure: Well-organized, well-developed; includes a thesis/claim/assertion (t/c/a) in the introduction; clear topic sentences; key points support t/c/a; consistent evidence supports t/c/a; logical connections between/among ideas.30 pointsExceptional26 pointsProficient23 pointsBasic20 pointsUnsatisfactory17 pointsAbsentMechanics: Word choice, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation; evidence of proofreading for sentence errors.30 pointsExceptional26 pointsProficient23 pointsBasic20 pointsUnsatisfactory17 pointsAbsentOverall ScoreLevel 5135 or more