| Criteria | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim | No clear claim or thesis statement | Unclear or weak claim | Clear claim but lacks depth | Strong claim with some depth | Strong, insightful claim with depth |
| Evidence | No relevant or accurate evidence | Minimal or irrelevant evidence | Some relevant evidence but lacks analysis | Most evidence is relevant with basic analysis | Rich, relevant evidence with thorough analysis |
| Reasoning | Illogical or unsupported reasoning | Weak or inconsistent reasoning | Some logical reasoning but lacks coherence | Logical reasoning with coherence | Compelling, logical reasoning with strong coherence |
| Closing | Weak or abrupt conclusion | Basic summary without insight | Summary with some insight | Strong conclusion with insight | Powerful, insightful conclusion that ties everything together |
| Writing Conventions | Many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Mostly correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Almost perfect grammar, punctuation, and spelling |