iRubric: Analytical Writing Rubric

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Analytical Writing Rubric Analytical Writing Rubric This rubric is for scoring an analytical writing piece. Rubric Code: B237B7 By simi81 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Analytical Writing Piece
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Content	Poor The writer uses no or little evidence from the text to back up his or her ideas. No thesis or a weak thesis is evident. The piece is too short in length. There are few details included in the writing.	Fair The writer uses some evidence from the text to back up his or her ideas. A thesis is evident, but may be too difficult to debate. The piece is an acceptable length and includes some details.	Good The writer effectively uses evidence to back up his or her ideas. There is a compelling thesis. The piece is an appropriate length. Many details are used to back up the writer's ideas.
Structure	Poor The writer does not use paragraphs effectively to break up ideas presented in the writing. An introduction, body, or conclusion are lacking from the piece.	Fair The writer uses paragraphs somewhat effectively to break up ideas presented in the writing. An introduction, body, and conclusion are present, but may not be fully developed.	Good The writer uses paragraphs effectively to break up ideas in the writing. An introduction, body, and conclusion are included and well developed.
Correctness	Poor Many spelling and grammar mistakes are evident. Some of these mistakes interfere with the meaning and understanding of the piece.	Fair Some spelling and grammar mistakes are evident. These mistakes do not interfere with the understanding of the piece.	Good Few or no spelling and grammar mistakes are evident. These mistakes do not interfere with the understanding of the piece.