Individual paragraphs include topic sentences, development of topic ideas with facts and illustrations, and conclusions. Transitions from one topic to the next are logical and smooth. Paper contains multiple run-on sentences or sentence fragments. Paper contains occasional errors in sentence structure. There is minimal variety in sentence structure or length.
Sentences are complete.
They are varied in length and structure. Paper has occasional errors related to the same. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word choice are correct. The bold figure listed beneath each category designates the emphasis given to that category. Then add up these points for your total score.