These are the seven traits of effective writing:
1. Ideas - What it's about.
2. Organization - How it's put together.
3. Voice - In your own words.
4. Word Choice - Good use of vocabulary.
5. Fluency - Does it sound right when read aloud?
6. Convention - Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
7. Presentation - How does it look? Can you read the handwriting?