I would try to strictly follow the rubric and find synonyms to commonly used words.
Explanation:
If you repeat the same words in your essay it can get boring; try to replace some words with stronger synonyms. Rubrics will also tell you exactly what you need to do to get the best possible score and this is one of your biggest assets. If you can understand what the rubric is asking for then your set. I don't particularly know how you have been doing on your writing assignments but think back to what you accomplished in your writing time: did you have a different way of researching/ planning, did you use a rough draft and further better your writing using it as a model? I wish you good luck.
How do you put extra effort into your papers to make them "high quality?"
Putting extra effort into your work would include actions like using synonyms, avoiding too many contractions, and refraining from including your opinion in order to stay professional.
What new strategies have you learned in this lesson that you can apply to your next paper?