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| The "A" essay presents a central idea (directly related to the assigned topic) that controls the movement of the essay with a clear and logical structure to the essay (organized). The writer develops each major point logically and supports these points with concrete, specific evidence or details that hold the reader's interest. The essay exhibits the writer's ability to make effective transitions from idea to idea; to select appropriate words and phrases; to write sophisticated sentences; and to maintain a consistent, appropriate tone. The writer expresses ideas freshly and vividly, with some evidence of varied use of style (mature writing). There are no significant lapses in grammar, spelling, and sentence construction; (the essay is essentially free of mechanical or grammatical errors.) |
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| The "B" essay presents a strong central idea directly related to the assigned topic. It exhibits most of the qualities of good writing that characterize the "A" essay, though it lacks the distinction of the "A" essay. Though the writer provides pertinent examples and details, they may not be particularly vivid or sharply observed. The writer's word choice is generally accurate. There are only a few significant grammatical errors (mechanics, spelling, and sentence construction), and these errors do not detract from what the writer is saying. |
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The "C" essay meets only the basic criteria of effective writing. It is the average essay. The writer presents a central idea directly related to the assigned topic with sufficient clarity that the reader is aware of the writer's purpose. The essay's organization is clear enough to reveal a plan, but it may lack attempt to provide necessary transition from idea to idea. The paragraphs do provide support, but they are poorly developed or misplaced. The writer uses common words accurately and generally avoids either simplistic or incoherent sentences. Mechanical or grammatical errors occur more frequently than the paper, but they do not obscure what the writer is trying to say. |
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| The "D" essay exhibits one of the following problems to an extraordinary degree or several of the following problems to a limited degree: it lacks a central idea; it lacks clear organization; it does not relate directly to the assigned topic; it fails to develop its points or develops them in a repetitious, incoherent, or illogical way; it fails to use common words accurately; it contains a limited vocabulary so that the words chosen frequently do not serve the writer's purpose; its syntax is often rudimentary or garbled; it contains numerous mechanical or grammatical errors; or it is so brief that the reader cannot accurately judge the writer's ability. |
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| The "F" essay fails to exhibit the characteristics of effective writing as outlined above. Most of all, the ?F? essay does not address the topic. Additionally, the writer demonstrates little skill in or understanding of effective writing. Plagiarized papers will receive 0/F. |
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The Importance of Grammar |
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| Although excellent grammar alone does not make good writing, the proper use of grammar is essential to developing an effective prose style. Students should work to reduce all grammatical errors and, especially, to eliminate serious grammatical errors in their essays. In most cases, each occurrence of a major grammatical error will result in a letter grade being deducted. Serious grammatical errors include but are not limited to fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, and agreement errors. |
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