This table is meant to help me clarify what was outstanding about your essay and what could be improved. Your grade isn't a mechanical tabulation of the results -- this chart just gives me a starting place for my comments.

Knowledge/extent: Do you have a firm grasp of the topic? Have you explored various aspects of it, or gone in-depth enough in one specific area?

5 4 3 2 1

Accuracy: Is your information accurate? Are you able to use examples and focus on important details??

5 4 3 2 1

Originality: Does your essay show your own thought, beyond the book and class notes? Do you have an individual take on the material?

5 4 3 2 1

Presentation: Did you present your arguments effectively and clearly? Have I been able to understand your points and observations?