Some paragraphs may lack adequate supporting detail or may wander from the main idea. Sentences within paragraphs may be wordy, vague, or grammatically incorrect. Excessive phrasing and repetition may be used to fill out the paper. The paper may contain occasional misspellings. The paper as a whole presents a poorly defined or inconsistently treated subject, and displays little insight.
Paragraphs contain little supporting detail.
Paragraphs and sentences within paragraphs are unrelated and contain frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The paper as a whole is not finished. It lacks a clear subject or main idea and has no apparent purpose or plan. The paper may be off-track, not meeting the requirements of the assignment. This class includes many open discussions, both in class and online, where you can express your own ideas.