iRubric: Poetry Explication Paper 2017 rubric

The paper has an excellent thesis. The thesis explains the poem in sophisticated terms, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning. 5 points

The paper has a good thesis. The thesis explains the poem in competent terms, demonstrating a good understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning. 4 points

The paper has a basic thesis. The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem. 3 points

The paper has a poor thesis. The thesis explains the poem in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking. 2 points.

The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the poem. 0- 1 point

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has an excellent explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in sophisticated and interesting terms. This explication is sophisticated and deep. 10 points

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a good explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in competent terms. This explication is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication. 8-9 points

This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a fair explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms. This explication lacks sophistication and depth. 7 points

This explication demonstrates a poor understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a poor explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence. This explication lacks sophistication and depth. 6 points

The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem. 0-5 points

The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors when outside sources are used. Paper uses all MLA layout conventions correctly.
10 points

The paper uses proper MLA layout and citations and cites correctly with only 1-2 errors.

8-9 points

The paper has 3-4 errors

7 points

The paper has 5 errors.

6 points

This paper has 6 or more errors and/or is missing a Works Cited Page and/or in-text citations.

0-5 points

The paper is submitted in hard copy form with the rubric attached and the paper is submitted to Turnitin.com

3 points

Papers are submitted, but the rubric is missing.

1 point

The requirements for submission were not met.


0 points