"I'm going to write something up. Also have one question. Are our stories going to be graded on grammatical correctness or just our story telling ability?

Cause I'm from the south and some of my words may not be words in your vocabulary.

Plus don't foget all the comma errors, and what not. I was a science and history geek not a english major.

Do You Understand The Words That Are Coming Out Of My Mouth?!"

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Cause I'm from the south and some of my words may not be words in your vocabulary.
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"I think we should find a system we all agree on, so our reviews don't become disproportionate when compared to one another. Alternatively, if it doesn't work too well, I might just write."

"This is what I used for that other competition we judged.

Each story will be rated on a one-hundred point scale, in five criteria. The main ideas will be summarized, and the judge must decide if the requirements are effectively met. It is recommended that specific examples from the text are cited.

Name
[Conventions and Fluency] [X / 15]
The first impression of any reader is how easily the text reads. Poor grammar and sloppy pacing will make it a pain to even read the text.

[Characters and Voice] [X / 25]
Voice is not just vocabulary, but the atmosphere established by the nature of the characters and setting. There is no right or wrong, as long as the voice is above all, distinct. Characters are the most significant application of voice, and much of the judgment in this criteria will be based in their portrayal.

[Ideas and Prompt] [X / 20]
How well you maintain the general idea of the prompt, and how creatively you express it, mostly in the plot.

[Reader connection] [X / 30]
This is possibly the most important aspect of a good story, especially shorter ones. It's the combined effect of your characters, plot, and imagery immersing the reader, as well as any underlying messages in the text.

[Technical details and Canon] [X / 10]
Are there are glaringly impossible situations or deviations from canon, if applicable?

[Areas for Improvement]
A brief summary of the writer's strong and weak points, with advice on how to improve.

[Overall Impression and Verdict] [X / 100]
The judge summarizes the writer's text, their opinion of it, and ranks them accordingly.

You just averaged the thing for short and easy ratings, gave tips if you wanted to, then made choices."