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ENGL 2130 Textual/Literary Analysis Research Paper Rubric
College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric
Textual/Literary Analysis Research Paper
Rubric Code:
D2462W6
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis
Research Paper
Excellent
20
(N/A)
Very Good
17
(N/A)
Fair
10
(N/A)
Poor
4
(N/A)
Introduction
Excellent
-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the authors and titles fluidly
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good
-Introduces authors
-Introduces titles
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair
-Authors and titles mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor
-Missing authors and titles
-Thesis statement unclear
Organization/Topic Sentences
Excellent
The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Very Good
Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the work and support the thesis.
Fair
Organization is unclear or loses focus from the work and/or thesis.
Poor
The essay is not organized into sub-topics focusing on one aspect of the work.
Thesis
Excellent
The thesis is clear and well-developed. The main points are introduced clearly. The thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the story that support the thesis.
Very Good
Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Fair
The thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Poor
Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story.
Textual evidence
Excellent
The essay contains at least five in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources that support the thesis and are creatively introduced.
References cited correctly
Very Good
Body paragraphs contain at least five in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources that clearly support the thesis.
References cited with minor corrections
Fair
Contains fewer than five pieces of text evidence from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources OR evidence that does not support the thesis.
Occasional citations
Poor
No text evidence from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources is provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Citations missing
Body paragraphs
Excellent
All body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Very Good
Most body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Fair
Some body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Poor
Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Conclusion
Excellent
Wraps up the essay by reviewing the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader with something additional to consider. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good
Reviews the thesis and main points briefly, leaving the reader with something to consider.
Fair
The conclusion reviews the thesis but not the main points.
Poor
Does not review the thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Criteria
Excellent
All criteria met
Very Good
Most criteria met
Fair
Some criteria met
Poor
Few, if any, criteria met
Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics of Writing
Excellent
There are no errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay.
Very Good
There are very few errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay.
Fair
Multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor
Many spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay errors detract significantly from the essay.
MLA Formatting
Excellent
No errors in MLA formatting
Very Good
1-2 errors in MLA formatting
Fair
3 errors in MLA formatting
Poor
4 or more errors in MLA formatting
Works Cited Page
Excellent
The paper includes a Works Cited page with all sources used and is perfectly MLA formatted.
Includes 5 secondary sources from GALILEO
Very Good
The paper includes a Works Cited page that includes either all sources used and is almost perfectly MLA formatted OR contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted.
Fair
The paper includes a Works Cited page that includes some of the sources used and has an attempt at MLA format.
Poor
The paper includes a Works Cited page with only one or two of the sources used and an attempt MLA formatted.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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