Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage are evident, with one or two being major or elementary. D' work is defined as Poor A 'D' paper will generally be characterized by at least one or more of these problems. Ideas reveal limited insight. The central focus or thesis idea is vague, superficial, or unsupported. Logic is lacking in presentation although a vague form may be found.
Paragraphs are undeveloped and weakly constructed.
Sentences are unclear and immature and require rereading. Vocabulary is inadequate, imprecise, and vague. Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage are frequent and major. F' work is defined as Unacceptable Again, while not all of these problems may appear in an 'F' paper, one or more of them will be evident. Ideas are shallow and vague.