The thesis statement takes a clear stand and forecasts the topics to be developed. Paragraphs are unified, and supporting details are sufficient and relevant. Any source materials are subordinate to the student's own stand, which is developed clearly and purposefully. Documentation, when needed, conforms to most appropriate conventions. Sentences are linked by logical connections and adequate transitions.
Sentences show variety.
Wording is relatively concise and appropriate. The final, revised paper contains very infrequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The thesis statement takes a clear stand and forecasts the topics to be developed. Paragraphs and supporting details relate generally to the topic. Any source materials are subordinate to the student's own stand.