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3 | Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics (10%) | Numerous errors in all aspects of the mechanics of writing. Spelling and grammar errors interfere with readability. No effort was made to proofread. | The story shows no evidence of proofreading. Though understandable, reading is more of a chore than a pleasure and some parts are difficult to understand. | There are a some minor errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. A few small mistakes that detract from the overall flow of the story. | There are few to no errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. Dialogue is properly formatted. | |
4 | Creativity (15%) | A complete lack of original ideas making it obvious the story was put together from other sources. | The plot is typical of the genre. There are several characters, but they seem to lack individual personalities. The setting established is dull and underdeveloped. The conclusion can be guessed by the second paragraph. | The characters are interesting, but sometimes rely on overly used tropes and clichéd dialogue. The plot is interesting, but occasionally makes use of other stories and references. | The author makes excellent use of the given prompts and crafts a well thought out and interesting story. Both the plot and the characters are interesting without being unbelievable. | |
5 | Realism (25%) | The story lacks any semblance of realism, does not properly make use of established DB/SW canon or the differences in rank or abilities. Attention to detail. | You've understood the fact the Brotherhood HAS ranks, but make no strides to indicate a difference in strengths. The characters and world are shallow at best, but the reader knows who and what they are. | Although grounded in the reality of SW/DB, there are some minor issues of characters or plot devices used in unnatural ways. Both the dialogue and action are realistic. | The setting is realistic to SW standards and makes proper use of the Brotherhood's ranks and character attributes (CS). Exceptional attention to detail in even the most minute aspects of the world. | |
6 | Story (40%) | The plot is difficult to follow and the conflict is undefined or missing entirely. The characters are just talking props and the POV shifts constantly. The setting is vague or unmentioned. There seems to be no purpose to the story. | The plot exists, but it may be hard to follow. The conflict and characters are established, but there is no proper development before the conclusion of events. When speaking, all characters sound alike. The setting is not properly described and the POV is often inconsistent. | The plot makes sense and there is an established conflict and resolution. The main character is well-developed, but other characters are lacking. The POV is clear, but sometimes inconsistent. | The story has a beginning, middle, and end. The conflict is well presented and the story and characters are both engaging and detailed. The story makes perfect sense. | |
7 | Entertainment Value (10%) | There is nothing remotely entertaining about the story. | The reader is forced to continue reading rather than actually wanting to discover what happens next. The story may have had some pull, but no real effort was made in making it entertaining to read. | The story grabs your attention, but the pacing occasionally slows with boring side stories or lengthy monologues. The author focused too much on including unnecessary sequences and events. | The story is interesting and entertaining. Great characters and action sequences. | |
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