Category	Exemplary 9-10 points	Proficient 8 points	Developing 7 points	Beginning 6 points	Inadequate 0-5 points
Length / Word Count	Submission is between 700 and 800 words.	Too short (600-699 words) Too long (801-900 words)	Too short (500-599 words) Too long (901-1000 words)	Too short (400-499 words) Too long (1001-1100)	Too short (up to 399 words) Too long (over 1100 words)
Argument (statement or claim)	Argument makes your point clearly in one sentence, making a generalization that can be supported or disputed by details, facts and examples. Stimulates curiosity in the reader.	Argument is too narrow or too broad, requires more than one sentence, yet it does lend itself to being supported by details, facts, and examples. Stimulates curiosity in the reader.	Argument is somewhat well-defined, and lends itself to being supported by details, facts or examples. Does not generate much curiosity or interest in the reader.	Argument is not well-defined, and does not lend itself to being supported by details, facts, or examples. Does not generate any curiosity or interest in the reader.	There is no argument at the beginning of the paper.
Mindsets	All of the material is relevant.	Most of the material is relevant.	Some of the material is relevant.	Very little of the material is relevant.	None of the material is relevant.
Skillsets	All of the material is relevant.	Most of the material is relevant.	Some of the material is relevant.	Very little of the material is relevant.	None of the material is relevant.
Tips for Success	All of the material is relevant.	Most of the material is relevant.	Some of the material is relevant.	Very little of the material is relevant.	None of the material is relevant.