- Conflict/problem clearly stated
- Clear, convincing argument
- Position supported with historical and/or relevant evidence
- Sensible solution offered
- Effective organizational structure and language
- Consistent and effective tone
- Thorough control of sentence formation
- Few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation which do not interfere
with meaning
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- Conflict/problem sufficiently stated
- Credible, substantiated argument
- Position supported with some historical and/or relevant evidence
- Adequate solution offered
- Logical organizational structure
- Appropriate language
- Consistent tone
- Adequate control of sentence formation
- Some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation with little interference
in meaning
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- Conflict/problem vaguely stated
- Insufficiently elaborated argument
- Underdeveloped position supported by little historical and/or relevant
evidence
- Weak solution offered
- Inconsistent organization
- Limited control of language
- Some interference in tone
- Inconsistent control of sentence formation
- Many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation with some interference
in meaning
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- Little or no evidence of a conflict/problem
- Lack of a credible argument
- Unelaborated position with minimal or no historical and/or relevant
evidence
- No solution offered
- Illogical organization
- Inconsistent tone
- Minimal control of language and sentence formation
- Many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation which interfere
with meaning
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