"C" Papers
Content/Organization:
•Although adequate in content, the paper may not fully engage its intended audience.
•The paper generally develops/supports its focus and purpose, but may occasionally wander from its central idea.
•The paper has adequate support but lacks some richness of detail.
•When appropriate, the paper includes relevant outside sources, although they are not always purposeful or integrated.
•The overall organizational structure is generally easy to follow and appropriate to the audience and purpose.
•At times, paragraphs may lack internal coherence or may be mis-sequenced or slightly off track.
•The paper’s opening or closing may be mechanical or trite.
•Connections within and between paragraphs are evident, but may be awkward, mechanical, or ineffective.
Style/Conventions:
•Sentences are generally clear and correct; however, some may be basic, choppy, or lack syntactic variety.
•Word choice and tone generally support the paper’s purpose but may less consistently display a command of the conventions of academic writing.
•Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage occasionally interfere with communication and damage the writer's credibility.
•References to outside sources are generally cited and documented, but not always in the appropriate style.
•Format is generally correct and appropriate.
•Although adequate in content, the paper may not fully engage its intended audience.
•The paper generally develops/supports its focus and purpose, but may occasionally wander from its central idea.
•The paper has adequate support but lacks some richness of detail.
•When appropriate, the paper includes relevant outside sources, although they are not always purposeful or integrated.
•The overall organizational structure is generally easy to follow and appropriate to the audience and purpose.
•At times, paragraphs may lack internal coherence or may be mis-sequenced or slightly off track.
•The paper’s opening or closing may be mechanical or trite.
•Connections within and between paragraphs are evident, but may be awkward, mechanical, or ineffective.
Style/Conventions:
•Sentences are generally clear and correct; however, some may be basic, choppy, or lack syntactic variety.
•Word choice and tone generally support the paper’s purpose but may less consistently display a command of the conventions of academic writing.
•Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage occasionally interfere with communication and damage the writer's credibility.
•References to outside sources are generally cited and documented, but not always in the appropriate style.
•Format is generally correct and appropriate.