Conventions of Standard Written English Conventions of Standard Written English
10%
- 1.1Syntax (parallelism, coordination, subordination)
- 1.2Sentence boundaries (comma splices, run-ons, sentence fragments)
- 1.3Recognition of correct sentences
- 1.4Concord/agreement (pronoun reference, case shift, and number; subject-verb; verb tense)
- 1.5Diction
- 1.6Modifiers
- 1.7Idiom
- 1.8Active/passive voice
- 1.9Lack of subject in modifying word group
- 1.10Logical comparison
- 1.11Logical agreement
- 1.12Punctuation
Revision Skills Revision Skills
40%
- 2.1Organization
- 2.2Evaluation of evidence
- 2.3Awareness of audience, tone, and purpose
- 2.4Level of detail
- 2.5Coherence between sentences and paragraphs
- 2.6Sentence variety and structure
- 2.7Main idea, thesis statements, and topic sentences
- 2.8Rhetorical effects and emphasis
- 2.9Use of language
- 2.10Evaluation of author's authority and appeal
- 2.11Evaluation of reasoning
- 2.12Consistency of point of view
- 2.13Transitions
- 2.14Sentence-level errors primarily relating to the conventions of Standard Written English
Ability to Use Source Materials Ability to Use Source Materials
25%
- 3.1Use of reference materials
- 3.2Evaluation of sources
- 3.3Integration of resource material
- 3.4Documentation of sources (including, but not limited to, MLA, APA, and Chicago manuals of style)
Rhetorical Analysis Rhetorical Analysis
25%
- 4.1Appeals
- 4.2Tone
- 4.3Organization/structure
- 4.4Rhetorical effects
- 4.5Use of language
- 4.6Evaluation of evidence