Content:

• focuses on a central project (sources all "make sense" for the project)
• develops summaries (75-125 words)
• develops evaluations
• accurate paraphrases, quotes short passages taken directly from text
• provides concise evidence for evaluation

Shows attention to visual choices that help make the document readable and aesthetically pleasing:

• headers, bulleted lists
• single-spaced, numbered pages
• chunked information, adequate white space
• left justified, professional design
• consistent design choices (fonts, spacing, capitalization, etc.)
• consistent design—no mixed visual metaphors, artwork is appropriate
• materials reflect understanding of professional presentation

Expression/Style:

• identifies the author's argument immediately.
• include all main points and any minor points given special emphasis.
• retains the logic and tone of the original argument.
• paragraph is cohesive
• avoids short, choppy sentences

Bibliography shows adequate attention to:

• proofing
• spell checking
• editing
• correct MLA format for citations

Meets assignment:

• descriptive title
• each annotation appears in alphabetical order, by last name of author
• number of annotations