CATEGORY |
10
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8
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6
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4
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Accuracy of Facts (Content) |
All supportive facts are reported accurately. |
Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately. |
Most supportive facts are reported accurately. |
NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. |
Focus on Topic (Content) |
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. |
Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general. |
Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. |
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. |
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. |