- They use academic language
- They have correct punctuation
- They have correct capitalization
- There are extremely little to no spelling errors in their work
- Their sentences flow and aren't run-ons
- They have good transitions especially into each different paragraph
- Their quotes are well integrated
- They use evidence to support each of their claims
- Their thesis is well thought out and specific, not vague
- They cite their sources
- They never plagiarize or try to copy other people's work
- They have good introduction sentences at the start of each intro paragraph
- They're versatile writers, meaning they can follow more than one structure
