| Evaluation Criterion |
Points Awarded
|
Description |
| Category: Topic
Development |
| Idea Development |
0 to 6 |
Presentation quality and maintenance of a clear theme or
central idea |
| Organization |
Coherency in structure and development of the essay -
appropriateness and effectiveness of transitions and conclusions |
| Details & Elaboration |
Degree to which details, discussion, and examples are
credible, complete, and effective in supporting the central idea |
| Language & Style |
Degree to which the essay features persuasive, appropriate,
and engaging language |
| Category: English
Conventions |
| Structure |
0 to 4 |
Degree to which the essay features persuasive, appropriate,
and engaging language |
| Grammar & Usage |
Correctness in the use of the English language |
| Mechanics |
Correctness in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling |
