Content The content is absent or not The content is ordinary and The content is clear and The content is substantial, related to the topic. somewhat related to the directly related to the topic. intriguing, and original. It topic. relates directly to the topic. Details Uses little or no detail to Uses some details that are Uses details such as Uses details such as support and explain the topic. accurate; some details such explanations and examples explanations and examples as examples and that are accurate and that are accurate, explanations are not support the topic. appropriate, and fully appropriate for the topic; support the topic. details do not always support the topic. Organization ideas have little connection Some ideas connected to Most ideas are connected; Logical presentation of to each other; there is no each other; many parts don't some parts don't contribute ideas; all parts contribute to strong central idea. contribute to the central idea. to the central idea. a strong central idea Tone Tone is completely Inconsistent tone or tone not Appropriate tone Highly appropriate tone inappropriate or not present. maintained throughout the consistently maintained exactly matches the intent of piece. throughout the piece. the piece, enhancing a readers experience and understanding.