Awkward constructions often force the reader to slow down or reread 2 The writing demonstrates little control of standard writing conventions. Frequent, significant errors impede readability. The writing demonstrates little commitment to the quality and significance of research and the accuracy of the written document. Frequent errors in documentation result in some plagiarism and often do not enable the reader to check the source. The writing is difficult to follow or to read aloud.
Sentences tend to be incomplete, rambling, or very awkward.
1 Many errors in usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation repeatedly distract the reader and make text hard to read. The severity and frequency of errors are so overwhelming that the reader finds it hard to focus on the message and must reread. The writing demonstrates disregard for the conventions of research writing. Lack of proper documentation results in plagiarism and does not enable the reader to check the source.