Hughes Grading: What I look for in a writing assignment
(from 6+1 Traits of Writing, by Ruth Culham)
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Ideas
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Clear & focused topic
Good elaboration
Strong supporting details
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Organization
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Original title that captures the theme of the paper
Clear introduction drawing the reader into the topic
Logical sequence of ideas
Smooth transitions connecting ideas
Supporting details placed well in the paper
Good conclusion that gives the reader a sense of closure
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Voice
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Strong tone in the writing that engages the reader’s interest
Writing that reflects the writer’s commitment to the topic
Personal style that takes a risk to reveal who the writer is
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Word Choice
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Words and phrases that catch the reader’s attention
Nouns, verbs, and modifiers that add life to the paper
Words that are precise and accurate in meaning
Words that clarify the sense of the paper
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Sentence Fluency
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Smooth sentences that read aloud fluently
Varying length and structure in sentences
Use of sentences that clarify ideas and supporting details
Connecting phrases that build meaning in the paper
NO run-on sentences or sentence fragments
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Conventions
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Correct spelling and capitalization
Accurate use of punctuation and grammar
Paragraphing that strengthens the flow of ideas in the paper
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Presentation
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Use of word-processing preferably or clear handwriting
Choice of a font that is easy to read
Clean and precise formatting of the paper
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