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Level 4

Communication of Written Ideas
-Introduction
(C)

1

-simple opening statement
-limited identification of main points

-thesis stated with some clarity
-some identification of main points

-thesis is stated with considerable clarity
-main points introduced with considerable clarity

- thesis is precisely stated
- main points thoroughly introduced

Communication of Written ideas
-Conclusion
(C)

1

-abrupt ending
-limited effectiveness in summary of main points

- some summary of thesis
-main points summarized with some effectiveness

-thesis summarized with considerable clarity
-main points summarized with considerable effectiveness

-thesis clearly summarized highly effectively
-main points thoroughly summarized

Communication of Written Ideas
-Body
(C)

2

-introductory, concluding and linking sentences used with limited effectiveness
-communications with limited effectiveness in use of language and written style

Introductory, concluding and linking sentences used with some effectiveness
-communicates with some effectiveness in use of language and written style

-introductory, concluding and linking sentences used with considerable effectiveness
-communicates with considerable effectiveness in use of language and written style

-introductory, concluding and linking sentences used with a high degree if effectiveness
-communicates with a high degree of effectiveness in use of language and written style

Provision of Supporting Evidence
(K/U & T/I)

2

-arguments are presented with limited effectiveness showing limited relationship to the main idea

-arguments are presented with some effectiveness showing some logical relationship to the main idea

-arguments are presented with considerable effectiveness, showing consistent logical relationship to the main idea

-arguments are presented with a high degree of effectiveness, showing insightful relationships to the main idea.

Evidence of Research
(T/I)

2

-limited evidence of research in essay
-limited or unrelated facts used and documented
-limited diversity of sources used (primary, secondary, print, non-print)

-some evidence of research shown in essay
-some points have been supported some evidence relevant and documented
-some use of related facts
-some diversity of sources used (primary, secondary, print, non-print)

-considerable evidence or research shown in essay
-most points have been supported with relevant evidence and documented
-considerable factual evidence used
-considerable diversity of sources used (primary, secondary, print, non-print)

-thorough evidence of research shown in essay
-each point has been supported and documented with relevant and insightful evidence
-substantial facts used
-a high degree of diversity in sources used (primary, secondary, print, non-print

Soundness of Judgments
(T/I)

2

-stated judgments with limited support

-judgments supported by some valid and relevant evidence

-judgments well supported by considerable evidence

-clear judgments based on thorough evidence

Mechanics of Writing
(C & A)

1

-grammar and spelling used with limited accuracy and effectiveness
-MLA citation method used with limited effectiveness

-grammar and spelling used with some accuracy and effectiveness
-MLA citation method used with some effectiveness

- grammar and spelling used with considerable accuracy and effectiveness
-MLA citation method used with considerable effectiveness

-correct grammar and spelling used with accuracy and effectiveness almost all of the time
-precise use of MLA citation method