Consistently concise and logical ideas used
12 pts
Clear and concise logic is used
8 pts
Logic is used, but not concise
4 pts
Logical ideas are scattered or missing completely
1 pts
The essay has a thesis and arguments are sustained and logical.
The rhetoric used in the essay has a logical or emotional appeal for the reader.
The essay includes facts, expert opinions and quotations, or common beliefs or logic.
The essay includes opposing concerns, counter-claims or biases.
Essay's appearance reflects high-level writing skills and APA documentation used correctly.