Errors are so few and so minor that the reader can easily skim right over. Sentence patterns are somewhat varied, contributing to ease in oral reading. The writing demonstrates control of standard writing conventions. Minor errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede readability. The writing demonstrates a commitment to the quality and the significance of research and the accuracy of the written document.
Documentation is used to avoid plagiarism.
Minor errors do not blatantly violate the rules of documentation. The writing tends to be mechanical rather than fluid. Occasional awkward constructions may force the reader to slow down or reread. The writing demonstrates limited control of standard writing conventions. Errors begin to impede readability.