Most points are relevant and supported. Ineffective repetition of facts, ideas, words or phrases may appear, but should not overwhelm rhetorical effectiveness. The writer refers to other texts and sources, without extensive and unnecessary summarizing, and documents them appropriately. There may be minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, and sentence structure, but the writing problems will not be serious or frequent enough to distract or confuse the reader. Furthermore, it is clear that the writer has demonstrated an ability to correct these problems through revision.
Some essays are unfocused or off topic.
The essays have a sense of beginning, middle and end, but may begin and end abruptly or vaguely. There are paragraph divisions, but not necessarily in the appropriate places. Word choices may be informal or typical of oral language. Ineffective repetition of facts, ideas, words or phrases may hinder rhetorical effectiveness. Some points may be undeveloped or unsupported.