Characteristics of C papers

Content Organization Style Mechanics

Characteristics of C papers
Content The material is reasonable, but may not fully engage the abilities of the audience.

Characteristics of C papers
Content A single focus runs through the whole paper, although parts may wander from the central idea.

Characteristics of C papers
Content The writer appears to present ideas and descriptions with an audience in mind.

Characteristics of C papers
Content The focus is generally developed with details, examples, and discussions.

Characteristics of C papers
Content Outside sources are generally relevant, although not always clearly introduced or integrated into the discussion.

Characteristics of C papers
Organization The paper has an identifiable focus.

Characteristics of C papers
Organization The writer establishes an overall pattern for the paper to follow.

Characteristics of C papers
Organization The focus is generally developed throughout the paper, although some paragraphs may appear out of sequence or slightly off-track.

Characteristics of C papers
Organization Paragraphs tend to lack richness of evidence or detailed examples.

Characteristics of C papers
Organization Transitions are evident, but may be abrupt or mechanical.

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Style Sentences tend to be basic, choppy, or structurally repetitive.

Characteristics of C papers
Style Sentences are generally readable, but ideas may be hard to follow from one part of the paper to the next.

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Style Although most words appear to be well-chosen, some may not be as precise or apt as they could be.

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Style Occasional lapses from the standard idiom occur.

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use.

Characteristics of C papers
Style The tone, though generally consistent, at times appears inappropriate to the writers purpose and audience.

Characteristics of C papers
Mechanics Format is generally appropriate.

Characteristics of C papers
Mechanics References to outside sources are generally cited and documented, but not always in the appropriate style.

Characteristics of C papers
Mechanics Problems in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or usage occasionally interfere with communication and damage the writers credibility.