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Demonstrates effective analysis of text and skillful writing
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Effectively
addresses all parts of the task
to demonstrate and in-depth understanding of the text(s)
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Thorough analysis
based on explicit and implicit meanings from the
text
(s) to
support claims, opinions, and ideas
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Substantial, accurate, and direct reference to the text(
s)using an effective combination of
details, examples, quotes, and/or facts
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Substantial reference to the main ideas and relevant key details of the text(s)
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Strong organizational structure
and focus on the task with
logically grouped
and
related ideas
, including an effective
introduction, development, and conclusion
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Skillful use of transitions
to link ideas
within categories of textual and supporting information
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Effective use of
precise language
and
domain-specific vocabulary
drawn from the text(s)
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Few errors
, if any, are present in
sentence formation,
grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation; errors present do not interfere with meaning
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Focus and Purpose/
Content Development/Elaboration /Organization
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Demonstrates a thorough and insightful
understanding of the task,
purpose, and audience.
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Demonstrates a
thorough and insightful
understanding of the
task,
purpose, and audience.
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Establishes and maintains a clearly focused
thesis/controlling idea
throughout the response.
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Develops ideas by adeptly integrating specific
details
and/or citing credible,
source-based evidence
to support the
thesis/controlling
idea.
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Uses a variety of elaborative techniques.
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Demonstrates a cohesive and unified structure
that clarifies
relationships among ideas
and concepts.
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Contains an engaging
introduction
and an insightful
conclusion.
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Uses effective and
skillful paragraphing
and
transitional
strategies throughout.
Language Use, Voice
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Demonstrates a very effective style and tone,
precise control of language
,
domain-specific
word choice, and an exceptional awareness of audience.
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Uses well-structured and varied sentences.
Mechanics and Conventions
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Contains
few
or no
errors
in
grammar,
mechanics, punctuation, and
spelling
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