The writer is fluent and clearly ready for college-level work. The writer consistently addresses the question or topic, and appropriates it as his or her own with a clear sense of audience and purpose. The essays engage the reader and are easy to read, with effective opening paragraphs, a strong thesis, good contextualization, effective paragraph divisions and a good conclusion. Word choices are correct and appropriate for academic writing. Sentence structure is fluent, varied and effective.
All points are relevant, and supported with examples, facts, or logical arguments.
The writer effectively and purposefully quotes and paraphrases materials from other texts without extensive and unnecessary summarizing. Sources are accurately documented when necessary. Although the essays may have a few minor flaws, they usually avoid serious errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage. The writer is clearly capable of college-level work. The writer consistently addresses the question or topic.