| Points |
Clarity |
Conciseness |
Accessibility |
Recognizing the audience |
Accuracy |
| 1-2 |
Important points are absent;Some questions do not answer;Many vague and connotative words are used. |
Longer words are commonplace;sentences average is over 20 words;paragraphs often exceed six typed lines. |
Highlighting is not used;information is not accessible;highlighting is overused. |
Writer does not define high-tech terms;writer does not consider audience needs;writer never uses pronouns to involve audience. |
Punctuation often incorrect;spelling often incorrect;excessive grammar and usage errors distort the message. |
| 3-4 |
Some important points are delayed;Some questions are assumed and understood;Some vague and connotative words are used. |
Longer words are used when shorter words exist;Sentences average is 15-20 words;Some paragraphs exceed six typed lines. |
Some main points are highlighted;Information is usually accessible. |
Writer usually defines high-tech terms;Writer usually considersaudience needs;Writer often involves audience throughpronouns. |
Punctuation is usually correct;Spelling is usually correct;Grammar and usage are somewhat flawed. |
| 5 |
Important points come first;Questions are answered; Specific, denotative words are used. |
Words are generally oneor two syllables;sentences average is 10-12 words;Paragraphs do not exceed six typed lines. |
Highlighting techniquesemphasize main points tohelp access;Highlighting techniques arenot overused. |
Writer defines all high-techterms;Writer considers audience needs;Writer uses pronouns to involve audience. |
Correct punctuation;correct spelling;Correct grammar and usage. |
