Basic Writing Evaluation

As we work toward improvement of your writing skills, consider how your work will be evaluated.  Think back to the "Four-bases" Handout.  In order to have a well-communicated and clearly presented writing, you have to cover the bases.  This guide gives you a look at the areas that handout highlights.  Compare each base to the areas below.

 Each area holds 25% of the overall impact for the paper.  Needs in an area indicate more attention is required to strengthen that part of your writing and make it clear!  Remember: No paper is perfect…….but it cannot have significant need in any area and be effective.

 

UNITY

*Clear opening statement of your point

*All material on target for your point

SUPPORT

*Specific, clear evidence to support your point

*A good balance of detail with point

COHERENCE

*Clear organization

*Clear transitions and connective phrasing/wording

SENT. SKILLS

*Clear consideration in editing to catch basic errors:

Fragments
Comma splices/Run-ons
Verb tense/form/agreement
Pronoun type/agreement
Punctuation concerns with commas, semi-colons, colons.....
Spelling errors

Etc.......