The difference between the higher and lower grades in each section depends primarily on issues of form. Demonstrates full understanding of the material and insight into the issues and questions involved. Evident, understandable, appropriate for thesis. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
Examples support mini-thesis and fit within paragraph.
Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences. Presents your conclusions. Promising, but may be slightly unclear, or lacking in insight or originality. May have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without strong topic sentences. Examples used to support most points.