Laws of Life Judges' Scoring Form

Laws of Life Essay Scoring Criteria

Most important criterion--
Content (1-10 Points)The essay is positive and life-affirming. The author clearly articulates one or more laws of life (ethical values such as but not limited to-- integrity, caring, responsibility, perseverance, fairness and respect) that would make the world a better place if everyone practiced it.  Reasonable people would agree that the author’s laws of life are important. The essay makes one both think and feel. The essay captures a law of life in a unique and special way.

​Important criterion--
Presentation (1-8 Points)
The essay is easy to read and is clearly written.  The reader can tell exactly what the author was trying to communicate. The ideas and paragraphs flow smoothly in the essay.
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​Criterion--
 Grammar and Spelling (1-6 Points)
The essay has been edited for grammar and spelling. 

A laws of life essay contest scoring form is available as an excel file that can be downloaded by clicking here.

Ethics in action creates character