An A paper will
A B paper will
A C paper will
Does not meet Standards/Redo
Thesis
Thesis is interesting, well supported throughout paper, and argues a complex idea.
Thesis is interesting, well supported, and argues a complex idea but support may be lacking in one area.
Thesis is basic or obvious or not well supported with multiple varied examples.
There is no evident thesis.
Organization
Has an engaging and perhaps creative structure that builds successfully from introduction to conclusion. The ideas are organized in a way that is logical and smooth.
Has an engaging structure that builds successfully from introduction to conclusion but may lapse in one or two areas. The ideas are generally organized in a way that is logical and smooth but may have minor lapses in one or two areas.
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Content x 2
Has at least four solid and varied examples to support the thesis.
Has at least three solid and varied examples to support the thesis.
Has at least two solid and varied examples to support the thesis.
Examples are not strong or varied or only one example is given.
Content
Demonstrates solid understanding of key terms and concepts discussed in the paper.
Demonstrates solid understanding of key terms and concepts discussed in the paper but one or two minor diction choice may be off.
Does not consistently demonstrate solid understanding of key terms and concepts discussed in the paper but one or two minor diction choice may be off.
Many concepts are not clearly defined or understood.
Audience X 2
Demonstrates a complex understanding of audience through diction, tone, choice of examples.
Demonstrates understanding of audience through diction, tone, choice of examples but may lapse on one or two occasions.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of audience in most parts of the paper.
Demonstrates no consideration of audience.
Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Have nearly flawless prose in terms of grammar, spelling, and