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Short Story Literary Analysis ENGL 102 
Short Story Literary Analysis
Rubric Code: M7W952
By JMCRigney
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Focus and Content
40 pts

1.has a stated and arguable thesis.
2. topic sentences
3. all paragraphs clearly relate to the argument
4. all paragraphs support the thesis
5. the conclusion ties all three elements together and is provoking1. strong and well supported;
6. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the short story.
7. Three Literary Elements are used to analyze the story and are connected to your thesis.
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All 3 elements are strongly and clearly evident in the composition.
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1. one element may be missing or unclear; Or all 2. elements are present but two are weak and/or unclear.
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1. two elements may be missing or unclear; OR
2. all elements are present but 3 may be weak and/or unclear.
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1. three elements may be missing or unclear; OR
2. most elements are present but 4 or more may be used and weak.
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1.four elements may be used, missing elements, or unclear; OR
2. at least three elements are present but all may be weak and/or unclear.
Organization
10 pts

1. The essay is logically organized
2. The essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions
3. The essay has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
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1. logically organized: intro., body, and conclusion.
2. The essay flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is logically organized and at least 80% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is logically organized and at least 70% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is somewhat logically organized and/or at least 60% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay shows very little organization and few if any transtions are used.
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

1. Excellent Word Choice
2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of "I."
3. Subject/Verb Agreement1. no fragments
4. no run-ons
5. no comma splices
6. No spelling or other grammatical/mechanical errors
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Essay has no significant grammatical, mechanical, or word choice errors that impede understanding.
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Has no more than 2 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has no more than 3 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has no more than 4 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has 5 or more significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
MLA
30 pts

1. Uses a direct quote as an in-text citation with proper formatting.
2. Uses at least one block quote with proper parenthetical formatting.
3. Uses a paraphrase or a summary with proper parenthetical formatting.
4. Quotation marks used when appropriate
5. Titles italicized and formatting rules (Header, Heading, etc.) followed.
6. No plagiarism.
7. MLA citations are correct.
8. Works Cited page in alphabetical order with correct formatting.
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1 or 2 errors in MLA citation requirements or on Works Cited page.
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2 to 3 errors in MLA citations or on Works Cited page..
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3 to 4 errors in MLA citations or on Works Cited page..
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4 to 5 errors in MLA citations or on Works Cited page.
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5 or more errors in MLA citations or on Works Cited page..





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