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English 208 American Literature Essay
English 103 Critical Thinking Essay
Rubric Code:
G6B8CW
By
routheles
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Rubric: Literary Analysis Essay
Exceeds
4 pts
Meets
3 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Does not meet
1 pts
MLA format and citations
Exceeds
The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased 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.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling
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.
Introduction/Thesis
Exceeds
Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated in one sentence that contains a position and a rationale; thesis 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 named.
Does not meet
Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Organization & Analysis
Exceeds
Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate back to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize; it leaves the reader with food for thought.
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.
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.
Does not meet
Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
Writing Process
Exceeds
Student participated in all activities related to the writing process: peer review that includes active engagement with the work of peers, and proof of visit to the Writing Center. Student turns in final draft, rough draft, peer review sheets, Writing Center form, and additional (unrequired) drafts. Met the page requirement.
Meets
Student participated in all activities related to the writing process and gave peers some helpful commentary. Student turns in final copy, rough draft, and Writing Center form. Met page requirement.
Needs Improvement
Student participated in some activities related to the writing process; put little effort in the peer review process; student turns in final copy, rough draft, and Writing Center form. Page requirement is met.
Does not meet
Student did not participate in any activities related to the writing process. Student turns in only the final copy; paper may be late. Page requirement may not have been met.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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