Opinion papers are carefully argued, with some attention being paid to opposing argument and evidence. Writing is above average, containing only occasional mechanical errors. C Topics are acceptable, but simple. Papers are at least the minimum length assigned. Opinion papers contain unsupported assertions and ignore opposing arguments and evidence.
Writing is average or below, and mechanical errors are numerous.
Paper does not appear to have been proofread carefully. D Inappropriately chosen topic does not demonstrate more than a minimal comprehension of the topic. Opinion papers contain unsupported assertions and ignore opposing arguments and evidence. Writing is poor, filled with mechanical errors. Paper does not appear to have been proofread.