Illustrations are not present. Paper has 3 to 5 errors according to the guidelines of APA or MLA documentation. Illustrations are present but not relevant to the research or properly described in the paper. The writer has used a variety of sources including at least two periodicals, and three sources from either books, internet or interviews. Paper is properly formatted according to the guidelines of APA or MLA documentation.
Illustrations are relevant to the research and properly described in the paper.
The writer demonstrates little knowledge of standard writing conventions and does not use conventions effectively to enhance readability. Errors impair readability of the paper. The writer demonstrates a grasp of standard writing conventions but does not use conventions effectively to enhance readability. Errors tend to interrupt the flow of reading. The writer demonstrates a grasp of standard writing conventions and uses conventions effectively to enhance readability.