It is focused, interesting, and manageable. Paper is well-organized. Each paragraph has a controlling idea, solid detail, and smooth transitions. Organization is acceptable, but slightly awry. It does has a clear thesis or principle of organization.
Paragraphs have controlling idea and some support, although weak or vague at times.
Word choice generally correct, but range of words is somewhat limited so that diction is not precise Few major errors, but there are mistakes of spelling, grammar and mechanics. Some principles of organization used, but not uniform. Under developed paragraphs that are too general. Frequent major errors in sentence structure, grammar and mechanics. Word usage not indicative of college-level writing.