List of Criteria to Evaluate Writing

1. Is the writing on topic?
2. Does the writing have correct grammar?
1. Are there any run-ons or fragments?
2. Are the sentences passive or active?
3. Are there any problems with punctuation or capitalization? 
3. Does the writing have correct spelling?
4. Is the writing in paragraphs?
5. Does the writing have a thesis? 
6. Is the thesis clear? 
7. Are the ideas of the writing in order?
8. Is the word choice right?
9. Are the sentences in logical sequence?
10. Does the writing have an ending/conclusion?
11. Are there any facts/details needed to back up their claims/story?
12. Does the writing have a hook?
13. Does the writing captivate you? 
14. Are there any sentences that could be rephrased? 
15. Are their any parallelism errors? 
16. Is the audience clearly stated?