Fulfills and successfully pushes beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment in terms of thoroughness and level of detail • Defines its purpose/thesis very clearly and addresses a defined audience • Exemplifies a high level of sophistication in terms of content and style (i.e., goes beyond obvious points, shows originality of thought, tackles a difficult subject, flows logically and coherently, uses mature sentence structure and diction, etc.) • Demonstrates evidence of careful and thoughtful revision • Displays excellent overall organization and nearly flawless mechanics • Makes effective and judicious use of other sources (if required), and documents them correctly • Is readable, clear, and free from needless ambiguity
Topic: A person who lives in a metropolitan apartment connects with nature through the birds that come to the window.
