All of the responses fully address all elements of the writing prompt. All of the responses provide detail and/or quality examples, demonstrating a depth of understanding.

Almost all of the responses address all elements of the writing prompt, but one or two may be vague or incomplete. Most details or examples support the prompt very well, demonstrating a strong understanding.

Multiple components of the prompt are not addressed. Details and examples may be missing in more than two occasions, demonstrating some understanding.

Responses are inaccurate or unrelated to the prompt and/or most components of the prompt are not addressed. There are no details or examples.

There is a sophisticated, concise introduction, body, and conclusion to the paper. The introduction provides an overview of the topic. The information in the body is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion summarizes the topic and includes the writer’s thoughts on the subject.

There is a well-written introduction, body and conclusion to the paper. The introduction provides a general overview of the topic, but may be incomplete or wordy. The information in the body is mostly relevant and mostly presented in a logical order with one or two exceptions. The conclusion summarizes the topic, but may somewhat be brief or abrupt.

There is an obvious introduction, body, and conclusion to the paper, but there may be a few instances that are off topic or vague. The information in the body is generally relevant, but not concise. Much of the information is not presented in a clear, logical order. The conclusion may be incomplete, or slightly off-topic.

There is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion. The paper does not follow the required format.

The paper is written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. The paper is error free. Information from sources is appropriately paraphrased and accurately referenced and cited in APA when applicable. The paper meets assignment length requirements.

Most of the writing is clear and organized, but there may be one or two instances where it is not concise or formal in language. Minor errors exist in spelling and grammar with no interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly in APA when applicable. The paper meets assignment length requirements.

In three or more instances, the writing is unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar somewhat interfere with readability. Information from a few sources is missing or improperly cited. The paper does not fully meet assignment length requirements.

Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. No attempt to follow the required format is indicated. The paper does not come close to meeting assignment length requirements.