Each essay is scored using a scoring guide that defines levels of performance. The essay will be read by one member of the CSU English faculty. The scores range from a high of 6 to a low of 0. Students must write on the assigned topic, demonstrate an understanding of the reading passage, and support their generalizations with specific reasons and examples. Such matters as clarity of thought, fluency, careful organization, development of ideas, and the use of clear and precise language all have an important influence upon the score given by each reader. A different.
