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Rhetorical Analysis 
Rhetorical Analysis
Rhetorical Analysis
Rubric Code: N7325X
By askewmae
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Rhetorical Analysis
  Excellent

4 pts

Developing strongly

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Not acceptable

1 pts

Addresses all elements

Excellent

Thoroughly and effectively addresses all the elements of the detailed assignment sheet. Overall, presents thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and emerging voice.
Developing strongly

Completes the elements of the assignment; shows some insight but usually with inconsistent precision and clarity.
Emerging

Completes the assignment, but with no special insights; the analysis lacks depth and merely states the obvious; conveys the writer's ideas, but they lack appropriate sophistication.
Not acceptable

Writer overlooks or perhaps misreads important ideas in the research.
Writing

Excellent

The writing demonstrates stylistic sophistication and university-level control over the elements of effective writing, although it is not necessarily faultless.
Developing strongly

There may be lapses in correct diction or sophisticated language, but the essay is generally well-written.
Emerging

Although the writing conveys the writer's ideas, some elements are under-developed and lapses in appropriate vocabulary or syntax are notable.
Not acceptable

May summarize the passages' ideas instead of analyzing them.
Conventions

Excellent

Thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and articulate diction. Adheres to the accepted standards and conventions of university-level writing.
Developing strongly

Presents thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and articulate diction.
Emerging

Frequent and notable inconsistencies in grammar, spelling, and usage that interfere with meaning.
Not acceptable

Although the writer's ideas are generally understandable, control of language lacking.
Analysis

Excellent

Demonstrates significant understanding of the research, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies the authors employ.
Developing strongly

Demonstrate sufficient examination of the authors' points and the rhetorical strategies used to enhance the theses.
Emerging

Uneven or insufficient understanding of rhetorical strategies. Often, the writer merely lists what he or she observes in the passage instead of analyzing effect.
Not acceptable

Demonstrates little discussion of rhetorical strategies or incorrect identification and/or analysis of those strategies.




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