Conventions of Standard Written English Conventions of Standard Written English
10%
- 1.0Syntax (parallelism, coordination, subordination)
- 1.1Sentence boundaries (comma splice, run-ons, sentence fragments)
- 1.2Recognition of correct sentences
- 1.3Concord/agreement (pronoun reference, case shift and number; subject-verb; verb tense)
- 1.4Diction
- 1.5Modifiers
- 1.6Idiom
- 1.7Active/passive voice
- 1.8Lack of subject in modifying word group
- 1.9Logical comparison
- 1.10Logical agreement
- 1.11Punctuation
Revision Skills, Including Sentence-Level Skills Revision Skills, Including Sentence-Level Skills
40%
- 2.0Organization
- 2.1Evaluation of evidence
- 2.2Awareness of audience, tone, and purpose
- 2.3Level of detail
- 2.4Coherence between sentences and paragraphs
- 2.5Sentence variety and structure
- 2.6Main idea, thesis statements, and topic sentences
- 2.7Rhetorical effect and emphasis
- 2.8Use of language
- 2.9Evaluation of author's authority and appeal
- 2.10Evaluation of reasoning
- 2.11Consistency of point of view
- 2.12Transitions
- 2.13Sentence-level errors primarily relating to Standard Written English conventions
Ability to Use Source Materials Ability to Use Source Materials
25%
- 3.0Use of reference materials
- 3.1Evaluation of sources
- 3.2Integration of resource material
- 3.3Documentation of sources (including, but not limited to, MLA, APA, and the Chicago Manual of Style)
Rhetorical Analysis Rhetorical Analysis
25%
- 4.0Appeals
- 4.1Tone
- 4.2Organization/structure
- 4.3Rhetorical effects
- 4.4Use of language
- 4.5Evaluation of evidence