In its treatment of subject the C paper:
- covers the topic adequately
- treats the topic fairly, albeit in a routine way
- contains some good ideas that may not be sufficiently connected or differentiated.
In its organization the C paper:
- has an organizing principle, though it may not be consistent throughout
- contains unified paragraphs
- may flow smoothly in some places but jump abruptly in others
- has an introduction and conclusion, though they may not seem connected.
In its content the C paper:
- contains a sufficient number of examples to carry the main point
- offers credible evidence, if slightly manipulated or "stretched"
- brings in opinions from outside sources where relevant, but sometimes without full and careful integration.
In its style the C paper is basically clear but may:
- contain somewhat routine language
- use imprecise or inappropriate word choice
- need more sophisticated sentence structure
- appeal to the audience in places and need rephrasing in others.
In terms of rules and conventions the C paper:
- shows general mastery of the grammar and usage conventions, but may have one or two consistently weak areas, such as sentence fragments, errors in agreement, comma splices, run-ons, misused semi-colons, and the like
- may contain several spelling errors
- generally uses proper citation, but may display problems with MLA guidelines.