Focus—
Does the paper support one overall meaning?  Does everything in the paper work to the support the central focus?  Is this focus clear?   The piece should display unity and purpose and create a tension that makes the reader want to read on.  (20)

Meaning-
Is the central focus of the piece meaningful?  Does it address issues central to the text?  Does it address these issues thoroughly?  Does the piece take into account other possible interpretations?   Does the piece treat these issues in sufficient depth? (20)

Information—
Does the paper supply specific details, examples, facts, etc. to back up generalizations?  Is there enough information to thoroughly treat the topic of the paper?  Are the details appropriate to the genre and to the paper and are they carefully selected?  Do they evoke imagery in the reader?  (20)

Language and Form—
Does the piece adequately and thoroughly explain the sources of information used?  Does the paper flow smoothly?  Is it easy to read?  Is the language appropriate to the genre used? Are there unnecessary words which slow the piece down?  (20)

Clarity-
Is the paper free of spelling, grammatical, punctuation, capitalization and paragraphing errors which would make the paper difficult to read or distract the reader from the meaning?  (20)
 

Name ___________________________
Paper # ___
Title ____________________________

Focus—  ___ /20
 

Meaning- ___ /20
 

Information—  ___ /20
 

Language and Form—  ___ /20
 

Clarity-   ___ /20

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Name ___________________________
Paper # ___
Title ____________________________

Focus—  ___ /20
 

Meaning- ___ /20
 

Information—  ___ /20
 

Language and Form—  ___ /20
 

Clarity-   ___ /20

Total           _____ /100