Makes good use of at least two texts from the course and discusses at least one research source in the course of the argument. Treats the two texts in a relatively balanced way so that the paper does not focus too much on only one text but develops a connection throughout. Few or no errors in grammar, syntax, usage, or proofreading. Argument might be overly general, vague, broad, unclear, unfocused, inaccurate, contradictory, or obvious. Paper may depend too much on one text without developing a connection between two texts.
Discussion follows the order of the text rather than being shaped by the structure of an argument.
Makes broad, general, or even inaccurate claims that are not demonstrated with specific reference to the texts. Quoted material is not discussed sufficiently or quotes are poorly chosen. Too much summary, but not completely reliant on summary. Paper might fail to use any research to help frame the discussion or use irrelevant research. May exhibit inaccurate or careless reading or suggest an inattention to significant details.