It maintains a clear, narrow focus on a significant topic, developing that topic by skillfully using a variety of rhetorical devices and demonstrating a clearly discernible sense of audience and purpose. It may also demonstrate a willingness to take risks with style, organization, or argumentation. Sentence structure is varied and syntactically mature. B Excellent writing for this level. The essay is generally focused, developed, well organized and occasionally insightful, responding to all parts of the assignment and demonstrating a good sense of audience and purpose.
Sentence structure is varied and shows some style.
The few errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics do not impede reader comprehension in any way. C Adequate writing for this level. Sentences show occasional variety, though style is commonplace. Use of nonstandard English may be more frequent, but it does not seriously impede reader comprehension. Some development is present, but audience and purpose are unclear.