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Introduction (Organization)

The introduction is inviting, states the thesis and subtopics of the paper, and previews the structure of the paper.

The introduction clearly states the thesis, clear states subtopics, and previews the structure of the paper, but it is not particularly inviting to the reader.

The introduction states the main topic, but not the subtopics. Also it does not adequately preview the structure of the paper, nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.

There is no clear thesis, subtopics, or prview to the structure of the paper. The introduction is not inviting to the reader.

Sequencing (Organization)

Quotes are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Quotes are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.

Some quotes are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

Many quotes are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.

Transitions (Organization)

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.

Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.

Conclusion (Organization)

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.

Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.

Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.

Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.