• demonstrates excellent comprehension of the selected texts and integrates understanding of the readings
with personal experience and perspective
• combines strong creative and rational skills
• demonstrates strong critical thinking, offers original insights, and integrates the perspectives of a variety of
sources
• meets academic standards for English writing and composition (i.e. grammar, punctuation, organization of
ideas, structure, etc.)
• demonstrates understanding of academic principles of research, analysis, thesis development, structure,
organization, evaluation, and conclusion.
Students are required to demonstrate mastery of grammar, content development, and organization in their papers. In
addition, students should demonstrate appropriate levels of scholarship and research skills.
