| Criteria / Topics | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content & Analysis | Little to no understanding of the assignment topic | Some understanding of the assignment topic, but lacks depth and analysis | Basic understanding of the assignment topic, but lacks some analysis | Good understanding of the assignment topic with adequate analysis | Strong understanding of the assignment topic with insightful analysis | Exceptional understanding of the assignment topic with sophisticated analysis |
| Organization & Structure | Disorganized and lacks clear structure | Some organization, but lacks clear structure | Basic organization with a somewhat clear structure | Good organization with a clear structure | Strong organization with a well-developed structure | Exceptional organization with a seamless structure |
| Clarity & Presentation | Unclear and difficult to understand | Some clarity, but lacks overall coherence | Basic clarity with some coherence | Good clarity with overall coherence | Strong clarity with effective presentation | Exceptional clarity with compelling presentation |
| Use of Sources | No use of sources or unreliable sources | Limited use of sources, but lacks credibility | Basic use of sources, but lacks variety and credibility | Good use of sources with some variety and credibility | Strong use of sources with appropriate variety and credibility | Exceptional use of sources with diverse variety and high credibility |
| Conventions and Syntax | Poor grammar, spelling, and syntax | Some errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax | Basic control of grammar, spelling, and syntax | Good control of grammar, spelling, and syntax | Strong control of grammar, spelling, and syntax | Exceptional control of grammar, spelling, and syntax |