University of Minnesota Human Rights Library. Format Demonstrate understanding of correct memo, letter, report format. The controlling idea is clearly defined, insightful and appropriate for audience and purpose. Development is full and clear. Ideas are supported with specific and concrete details.
Organization is coherent, logical and smooth.
Controlling idea is evident from paragraph to paragraph and within each paragraph. Sentences are constructed correctly, smoothly and with variety. Your diction will reflect appropriate and correct word choice with no idiomatic errors. Your report will reflect careful proofreading in order to avoid any spelling, punctuation and idiomatic errors. Only rare and isolated errors will be present.