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| Snapshot | -Consists of loosely connected ideas and details; fragmented and difficult to follow | -Some connected ideas; -accomplishes the basic purpose or task. Often does not flow smoothly | -Clear and detailed; accomplishes the purpose or task; flows smoothly | -Clear, complete, and focused; effectively -accomplishes the purpose or task, and may engage the reader. |
| Meaning
-ideas and information - use of detail
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-purpose is unclear; writing
is unfocused
information is often inaccurate, incomplete,copied or from an inappropriate source -inappropriate, trivial, or simplistic details -generalizations or conclusions omitted, illogical, inappropriate little sense of audience; tone may be inappropriate |
-purpose is clear; may lose
focus
information is generally relevant and accurate; may be vague or from limited sources -some relevant examples and details -may over-generalize or omit generalizations or conclusions -some sense of audience; tone may be inconsistent |
-purpose is clear; focus
is generally sustained
-information is accurate, complete, from appropriate sources -specific relevant examples, details -some generalizations and conclusions -sense of audience; appropriate tone (may slip) |
-purpose and focus are effective
and sustained
-information accurate and complete, may use multiple sources -uses specific relevant examples and details to elaborate and clarify logical insights, generalizations, and conclusions -clear sense of audience; appropriate and consistent tone |
| Style
-clarity, variety, and impact of language |
-language is simple
-little sentence variety; often awkward |
-clear and direct language;
few specialized terms
-some sentence variety |
-clear and varied language;
some specialized terms
variety of sentences |
-language clear, varied,
and specific; uses specialized terms
-flows smoothly; effective sentences |
| Form
-introduction
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-introduction does not clearly
identify purpose
-lacks organization; often one paragraph of loosely related details and examples -conclusion is missing or inappropriate -required graphics, visuals, and text features omitted, or inappropriate |
-introduction states purpose;
not engaging
-related material is grouped together but transitions, paragraphing are weak (reads like a list, leaving reader to make connections) -conclusion is simple or predictable -appropriate graphics, visuals and text features are included but flawed |
-introduction clearly establishes
purpose; attempts to engage
-individual paragraphs or sections are well organized; maybe some problems with overall sequence and transitions -logical conclusion; tries to create impact -appropriate graphic, visuals, and text features are clear and complete |
-introduction effectively
establishes purpose; engages
-effectively organized; paragraphs or sections are well developed, logically sequenced, and joined by transitions -conclusion is strong and has an impact -appropriate graphics, visuals and text features are clear and effective |
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Conventions -complete sentences -spelling -punctuation -grammar |
-frequent errors in simple words and structures often interfere with meaning | -errors in basic words and structures are noticeable , but do not obscure meaning | -errors in more complex language are sometimes noticeable, but meaning is clear | -may include occasional errors where the writer is taking risks with complex language; these do not interfere with meaning |