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Textual Analysis Essay
Write a short essay in which you analyze the argument or claim put forth in the text you have selected. Identify the writer’s thesis, what you see as his/her main points, and what sorts of supporting evidence the writer uses to establish that point. While it is helpful to summarize this information, limit your use of summary; instead of merely summarizing these points, explain how the evidence the author uses works to support his/her main point. Then, consider your own experience as a writer. How can you relate your own experience to the writer’s ideas? You may identify with the author’s perspective, or you may differ—either way, respond to the author’s main point and supporting evidence by relating it to your own experiences.
Rubric Code:
H85A9W
By
dwrick
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Textual Analysis Essay
Poor
1 pts
Needs Work
2 pts
Competent
3 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Ideal
5 pts
Thesis
Poor
Thesis shows no connection to the text and may.
Needs Work
Thesis makes a claim but neglects the text or discusses concepts the text addresses rather than the text itself.
Competent
Thesis makes a claim about the text but may tend to generalize and may neglect identifying rhetorical strategies.
Advanced
Thesis makes a claim about the text and identifies rhetorical strategies within the text's own argument.
Ideal
Thesis makes a claim about the text and explains how rhetorical strategies within the text lead to the claim.
Paragraph Structure
Poor
Paragraph structure is does not contribute anything to organization of ideas in the paper.
Needs Work
Paragraph structure arranges ideas but may be at times scattered or unclear. Topic sentences, supporting evidence, etc. may be unclear or neglected.
Competent
Paragraphs contain topic sentences and offer support for claims; claims may not be assertive, ideas may wander at times, and transitions may be neglected.
Advanced
Focused paragraphs use assertive topic sentences to make claims about the text, give specific support, and clearly explain evidence; transitions are used.
Ideal
Assertive topic sentences contextualize specific supporting details in explanations to lead readers through the claims of the essay; transitions effectively bridge paragraphs.
Mechanics
Poor
Errors are so widespread as to render the paper indecipherable to most readers. Citations may be nonexistent or inaccurate.
Needs Work
Frequent errors significantly detract from the clarity of the paper's ideas and argument. Citations may be neglected or inaccurate.
Competent
Errors are common and may mildly impact the reader's ability to understand the paper's ideas and argument. Citations are present and generally accurate.
Advanced
Errors are relatively few and do not impact the reader's ability to understand the paper's ideas and argument. Citations are accurate but may not correctly use MLA style.
Ideal
Errors are negligible or nonexistent; the paper uses technically correct prose and MLA citation style.
Keywords:
textual analysis essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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