Accurate use of appropriate documentation style. Source material fits smoothly into the writer s own text. Source material may be used non-critically, may lack variety, or is mostly limited to quotation. Use of source material may fit awkwardly into the writer s own text. Extremely limited in variety of sources and relies heavily on either quotation, paraphrase, or summary.
Sentences lack variety, with some fragments and run-ons present.
Inadequate vocabulary or a surplus of grammatical and mechanical errors interfere with understanding the writer s ideas. Inaccurate use of documentation style interferes with the reader s ability to check sources.