| Criteria | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis/Claim | No clear thesis or claim provided | Thesis is unclear or lacks historical support | Thesis is somewhat clear and supported by historical evidence | Clear, historically defensible thesis or claim provided |
| Reasoning | No indication of reasoning provided | Reasoning is weak or lacks depth | Some indication of reasoning provided | Thesis is supported by detailed reasoning and analysis |
| Analytic Categories | No analytic categories established | Analytic categories are unclear or insufficient | Basic analytic categories established | Clear and well-developed analytic categories provided |