Sources are accurately documented when necessary. Although the essays may have a few minor flaws, they usually avoid serious errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage. The writer is clearly capable of college-level work. The writer consistently addresses the question or topic. The essays are easy to read, have good introductions, a clear thesis or main idea, effective paragraph divisions, and a conclusion.
Word choices are accurate and appropriate.
Sentence structure is varied and effective. The writer quotes and paraphrases materials from other texts without extensive and unnecessary summarizing. Sources are accurately documented when necessary. The essays are largely free of serious errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage. The writer is capable of college-level work.