The writer is capable of college-level work. The essays are on topic and have a clear focus. The essays have a thesis or main idea, a sense of beginning, middle and end, and reasonable paragraph divisions. Word choices may be informal or conversational on occasion, but are acceptable. Sentence structure is correct, for the most part, but may be repetitive or awkward at times.
Most points are relevant and supported.
Ineffective repetition of facts, ideas, words or phrases may appear, but should not overwhelm rhetorical effectiveness. The writer refers to other texts and sources, without extensive and unnecessary summarizing, and documents them appropriately. There may be minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, and sentence structure, but the writing problems will not be serious or frequent enough to distract or confuse the reader. Furthermore, it is clear that the writer has demonstrated an ability to correct these problems through revision. Some essays are unfocused or off topic.