Introductory and concluding paragraphs are underdeveloped and fail to engage the reader's interest. The introduction does not introduce the topic of the piece, and concluding paragraphs are redundant or do not provide the paper with a sense of closure. The thesis of the essay is underdeveloped or unstated. Effectiveness of Content Substantial and relevant information provided to relate main arguments in the essay. Author's voice and insights are clearly present and effective in the essay.
Substantial information is provided to relate main arguments in the essay.
Author's voice and insights are present. Adequate information provided to relate main arguments in the essay. Author's voice is present. Lacks enough information to relate main arguments in the essay. Author's voice is not present or lacking in the piece.