Is well written and proofread with few errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. Is well documented with few to no errors or omissions in citation. Competent Reflects adequate understanding of the issues in question. Analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes evidence somewhat effectively. Presents a thesis and argument that are reasonable but unpersuasive, simplistic, superficial, or logically flawed.
Conclusions are reasonably well founded.
Includes some supporting evidence from both primary and secondary sources but not all of it is relevant. May have a major factual inaccuracy but most information is correct. Demonstrates adequate focus and organization. Is adequately written and proofread with some errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. Is adequately documented but may contain a minor errors or omissions in citation.