Details do not support thesis. Quotations, if any, not adequately discussed. Citation format incorrect. Synthesis Strong connections demonstrated between texts and themes Some connections demonstrated between texts and themes Few connections demonstrated between texts and themes Insufficent effort to tie texts and themes together. Specific transitions show logical development of thought.
Organizational pattern develops thesis.
May not have as many specific transitions to show logical pattern. Adequate organizational pattern. May have some paragraphs which lack transitions. Little or no discernible organziational pattern. Lacks transitions to show organization of thought.