The paper successfully realizes a stated or inferable purpose or intention. (Purpose)	1	2	3	4
The paper makes sense at the sentence level in terms of content: it says what it means. (Clarity)	1	2	3	4
The paper makes sense at the sentence level in terms of grammar and mechanics: the writer avoids common writing errors. (Accuracy)	1	2	3	4
The paper is well-organized: there is an apparent logic and the parts are clearly related and well-balanced. (Logic, Coherence)
Macro Level	1	2	3	4
Paragraph Level	1	2	3	4
The paper addresses a significant question or makes a "care-about-able" point (Relevance, Significance)	1	2	3	4
The writer presents a credible analysis of the text(s) based on a careful reading. (Plausibility)	1	2	3	4
The writer smoothly and accurately incorporates relevant direct quotations from the text into the paper. (Specificity)	1	2	3	4
The writer purposefully considers more than one point of view, and/or considers all relevant information. (Breadth)	1	2	3	4
The writer moves beyond the obvious or predictable to discuss substantive issues. (Depth)	1	2	3	4
Reflection: The writer is able to articulate his/her thinking about the writing process clearly and effectively.	1	2	3	4
Key to scoring: 4 = Excellent, exemplary 3 = Good, perhaps a few minor weaknesses 2 = Acceptable, but problematic 1 = Seriously flawed, major weaknesses