Integration- How well did you integrate the three types of sources (personal, bibliographic and interview/observation) in your paper?  How smooth are your transitions?  How well does the paper flow?  (10)

Focus- Does the paper have an overall main idea, or main point to develop?  Does all of the information relate to this main theme?  Does the paper leave loose ends or unanswered questions that detract from the focus?  The piece should display unity and purpose.  The paper creates a tension that makes the reader want to read on.  (20)
 

Lead/Ending/Title- The lead should grab the reader's attention and draw the reader into the piece, and at the same time be honest and relate to what follows in the piece.  The ending should leave the reader with something to think about and not just restate what has already been shown in the piece. The ending should follow naturally from the piece and not read as if it had been tacked on. The title should catch the reader's attention and make her/him want to read the piece.  Like the lead, it should be honest. The paper is well-organized and easy to follow. (20)

Meaning- The paper says something which introduces a new perspective.  The meaning is universal enough to draw the reader in and make her/him care about what happens in the piece. There is a significant subject and some meaning which is somewhat unpredictable and unexpected, introducing an element of surprise. (10)

Language and form- The paper has a definite style which draws the reader in.  The paper is clearly written without mechanical errors and is economical in that the writer avoids unnecessary words which do not advance the paper's meaning.   The paper is comprehensible in that the language allows the meaning to come through.   The paper consistently follows either the MLA or the APA style of citations.  Sources are cited correctly and noted in either a references or works cited list at the end of the paper. (20)

Information- The piece should supply specific details, examples, facts, etc. to back up generalizations.  The details should be appropriate to the focus of the piece and be carefully selected.  They should evoke imagery in the reader. (20)