Grammatical errors may distract and confuse the reader. Organizational structure is lacking or ineffective. Paragraph divisions may be nonexistent or inappropriate. Repeated inattention or confusion regarding sentence boundaries. Some sentences may be difficult to read or understand.
Points are unsupported or undeveloped.
Errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics that are frequent and serious enough to distract or confuse the reader. It is also clear that the writer has not demonstrated an ability to correct these problems through revision. It will also denote portfolios in which the essays are so slight that the writer appears to have been overwhelmed by the assignments or so error-ridden that they are incoherent.