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College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric Essay 2 
College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric Code: K2WAC98
By Stiversn
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10

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Very Good

7

(N/A)

Fair

5

(N/A)

Poor

2

(N/A)

Introduction

Excellent

-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author and title fluidly
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good

-Introduces author
-Introduces title
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair

-Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor

-Missing author and title
-Thesis statement unclear
Thesis

Excellent

Thesis is clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the 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.
Text evidence

Excellent

Essay contains at least three in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least three in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) that clearly support the thesis.
Fair

Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis.
Poor

No text evidence provided in form of quotes or examples.
Body paragraphs

Excellent

All body paragraphs contain a transition, strong mini-thesis, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis.
Very Good

Missing one aspect of all the body paragraph requirements.
Fair

Missing two aspects of all the body paragraph requirements.
Poor

Missing three or more aspects of all the body paragraph requirements.
MLA Formatting

Excellent

No errors in MLA formatting in the in-text citation.
Very Good

1-2 errors in MLA formatting in the in-text citation.
Fair

3 errors in MLA formatting in the in-text citation.
Poor

4 or more errors in MLA formatting in the in-text citation.
Level of Analysis

Excellent

Deep level of analysis or "meat" could be found in every body paragraph.
Very Good

Adequate level of analysis or "meat" could be found in every body paragraph.
Fair

Adequate level of analysis or "meat" could be found in two body paragraphs. Some "filler" detected.
Poor

No real analysis found. Instead, it was all explanation of the text or "filler."
Flow of Information in Body Paragraphs

Excellent

The examples and analysis in the paragraph flowed without having a feeling of starting and stopping or a formula.
Very Good

Two paragraphs flowed.
Fair

One paragraph flowed.
Poor

All paragraphs started and stopped as each example from the text was added and analyzed.
Conclusion

Excellent

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good

Restates the thesis and main points briefly, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Fair

Conclusion restates the thesis, but not the main points.
Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Spelling and grammar

Excellent

No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Very Good

Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay.
Works Cited

Excellent

Paper includes a work cited page that includes all sources and is perfectly MLA formatted.
Very Good

Paper includes a work cited page that includes either all sources and is almost perfectly MLA formatted.
Fair

Paper includes a work cited page that includes 2 or more errors.
Poor

Paper includes a work cited page that includes 3 or more errors.




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