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Analytical Essay
Analytical Essay
Final draft of analytical essay rubric
Rubric Code:
CX7CC45
By
c2kirby
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
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Good
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Fair
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Poor
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Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. Your intro creates interest and engages the reader. Brief context is provided that identifies the work of literature to which you are responding and its author. They address one of the essay prompts and propose a clear, logical argument.
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they address one of the essay prompts and propose an argument, the argument is a bit unclear.
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the paper's topic and addresses one of the essay prompts, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the main point/argument in a clear manner.
Poor
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce the paper's topic and it is unclear which essay prompt is going to be covered, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subject/main argument is evident.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough focused textual examples to fully support and defend the paper's main argument. Each point of evidence is presented with context and an explanation that analyzes its connection to your topic sentence. There isn't any anecdotal evidence.
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific, but do not fully defend the paper's main thesis - either because they are not strong examples of evidence, the analysis lacks a clear connection to the topic sentence, or the analysis lacks thoroughness.
Fair
At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and thorough enough to defend the main argument.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. Anecdotal evidence might be used instead of textual support.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the main argument. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the analysis.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the paper's main argument, but it is not very engaging or interesting (too much restating or redundancies).
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the paper's main argument, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization
Unity & Coherence
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order and the author groups like ideas together and sticks to whatever structure is established in the intro (point-by-point or text-by-text). Arguments are covered thoroughly and given about the same amount of space.
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to a set pattern. Arguments are given roughly the same space.
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. The intended meaning of each idea is presented clearly. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. No slang or informal language is used. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, still get meaning and intent of the essay across.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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