Paper contains:

• Accurate summaries of individual papers.
• A discussion of similarities and differences among programs.
• A discussion of the program features that seemed new or unusual to members of your group.

Document is accessible to the reader:

• Visually designed to make important information stand out.
• Employs headers, chunks information (bulleted lists, etc.)
• Demonstrates that writers found appropriate models for an executive summary or other professional document.
• Directs reader to imporant information in individual papers.

Demonstrates a knowledge of basic organizational techniques:

• Follows the organizational structure given in the assignment
• Employs topic sentences to organize paragraphs
• Uses transitions between paragraphs to help reader follow the logic of the argument
• Uses transitional words (a given/new) pattern to develop logical connections between sentences

Attempts to use language in ways that are interesting:

• Uses a variety of sentence types and structures
  Demonstrates a college-level vocabulary appropriate for this audience
• Uses consistent voice appropriate to the audience and purpose of the essay
• Uses an engaging voice
• Avoids shifts in point of view

Shows adequate attention to proofing, editing:

• No errors that show spell check wasn't run
• Any errors do not impact the readers' understanding of the work
• Errors are minor and do not interfere with writer's credibility