The thesis may be fuzzy or unclear and lacks direction. Paragraphs are poorly developed, sentence structure is repetitive and lacks control, and mechanics errors are disturbing. D essays barely meet minimal expectations of college writing. The F essay is difficult, frustrating and confusing to read. The essay lacks a thesis or fails to develop one if it is present.
Organization is minimal and idea development lacks logic and coherence.
Syntax, grammar and diction are immature and fraught with errors. F essays fall below expectations for college level writing.