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Literary Analysis Research Paper 
Literary Analysis Research Paper
Essay- The American Dream?
Rubric Code: AXAA657
By clesnick
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Introduction/Thesis 25pts

Exceeds

Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated and exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity; texts, authors referenced within first two paragraphs.
Meets

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking, texts, authors, and issues referenced.
Needs Improvement

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be referenced.
Does not meet

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Analysis & Research 35pts

Exceeds

Essay reflects mastery of the research perspective applied through the student's analysis. Evidence or examples are consistently integrated and support the thesis and topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided. Student makes relevant connection between sources and demonstrates critical argumentation.
Meets

Essay reflects a solid understanding of the research perspective applied. The writer uses much of the language and rhetoric that informs the perspective. Evidence and examples support the thesis and the topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided although it may not always connect with the thesis.
Needs Improvement

Essay reflects some understanding of the research perspective applied. The writer struggles to use the language and rhetoric that informs the perspective. Some evidence or examples are provided but they may not support the thesis or topic sentence. Essay is heavily dependent on summary and/or the analysis of source(s) may not connect with the thesis. Analysis may be obvious or repetitive.
Does not meet

Essay reflects little to no understanding of the research perspective and may not be applied in the student's analysis. The writer uses little, if any, of the language and rhetoric that informs the perspective. Very little evidence or examples are provided, and there is little or no analysis of source(s).
Organization 15pts

Exceeds

Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate back to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes from the text and sources. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize. Page requirement is met.
Meets

Essay begins with intro and thesis, most supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and sometimes offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and connects to thesis. Page requirement is met.
Needs Improvement

Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are incorrectly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion connects to thesis. Page requirement may have been met.
Does not meet

Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included, or the textual evidence is irrelevant to the topic; conclusion does not connect to thesis. Page requirement may not have been met.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling 10

Exceeds

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.
Meets

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Needs Improvement

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Does not meet

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
MLA format and citations 15pts

Exceeds

The student uses MLA format (heading, pagination) correctly and cites all quoted passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.
Meets

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. Works Cited page is, for the most part, formatted correctly.
Needs Improvement

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly.
Does not meet

Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism. No Works Cited page is included.




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