The paper is focused, meets the expectations set up by the writer, and makes these expectations clear to the reader. The paper shows a clear sense of purpose. Usually it has a thesis statement or main question explicitly stated near the beginning of the paper. The topic is not too broad or too narrow to be adequately addressed in the assigned length. The paper is clearly developed.
Transitions are clear from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph.
In other words, the writer has not simply made a series of unrelated or vaguely related statements. Rather, each sentence and paragraph carries the reader closer to an understanding or appreciation of the writer's goal. The writer provides specific, concrete and appropriate information from memory, observation, reading, interviewing or other sources. The paper is well developed with examples, details, illustrations, anecdotes or similar material. Style Sentences and paragraphs are varied, and word choices are accurate.