Sentences may be very choppy. Errors tend to be so few and minor the reader can easily skim right over them unless specifically searching for them. Paragraphing tends to be sound and to reinforce the organizational structure. Grammar and usage are correct and contribute to clarity and style. Punctuation is smooth and guides the reader through the text.
Spelling is generally correct, even on more difficult words.
The writer may manipulate conventionsparticularly grammarfor stylistic effect. The writing is sufficiently long and complex to allow the writer to show skill in using a wide range of conventions. Only light editing would be required to polish the text for publication. However, the paper would require moderate editing for publication. Errors are numerous or serious enough to be somewhat distracting, but the writer handles some conventions well.