These essays of course meet and perhaps even exceed assignment requirements and show a clear sense of audience and purpose. Sentences structure is varied and complex, diction is clear and engaging. There are no major mechanical or grammatical errors and only a few minor errors. The words good , polished and competent describe essays that merit a B . These essays meet the assignment requirements and show a clear sense of audience.
Sentences structure is varied and complex, diction is clear.
There may be a few minor and major grammatical errors, but while present, they do not interfere with the communication of ideas. B papers are not as sophisticated or complex as A papers, but the do address the assignment. The words competent and adequate describe essays that merit a C . Additionally, sentence structure may be overly repetitive. The words inadequate or underdeveloped describe essays that merit a D .