1. IDEAS
5
o The idea or topic is clear and easy to identify.
o I stuck to the topic from beginning to end.
o I use intriguing details to expand the central idea.
4
o The idea is somewhat clear—there may be a fuzzy moment.
o I stuck to the topic almost all of the time.
o I have some great details—but then I have some generalities, too.
3
o The idea may be coming into focus—but it is difficult to identify.
o I stuck to my topic, well, most of the time.
o I have a few details, but not enough yet. I need more information.
2
o It’s confusing. It rambles and I’m not sure what point I’m trying to make.
o This is pretty vague. The truth is, I kept wandering from the topic.
o If there are any details, they are hard to find.
1
o I’m looking for a central idea in here, but I can’t find it!
o What is this about? There’s no telling—I’m just jotting down ideas.
o I’ve got some details in my head, but I didn’t get them down on paper.