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Midterm Essay. Formal Analysis 
Art Appreciation Formal Analysis Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: P24A4CW
By jadaug6
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

90-100

5 pts

Very Good

80-89

4 pts

Good

70-79

3 pts

Satisfactory

60-69

2 pts

Needs Improvement

0-59

1 pts

Summary and Submission
25 pts

Excellent

Student demonstrates an ability to use research and course materials to gather details.

Argument is coherent and well supported by referenced sources concerning an artist or artwork.

Submitted the assignment on time to the course.
Very Good

Student demonstrates an adequate ability to use research and course materials to gather details concerning an artist or artwork.

Argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources.

Student submitted the assignment on time to the course.
Good

Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and course materials to gather details concerning an artist or artwork.

Argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources.

Student submitted the assignment on time to the course.
Satisfactory

Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and course materials to gather details and argues with little understanding of their research topic.

Student failed to submit the assignment on time to the course.
Needs Improvement

Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion.
Content & Development
25 pts

Excellent

Art fully identified: Title; artist, date. (and medium if central to discussion).

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Formal analysis is clear and well integrated<BR>
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.<BR>
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Very Good

Art fully identified: Title; artist; date. (and medium if central to discussion).

Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Formal analysis is clear
- Major points are stated and supported.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Good

Art fully identifed: Title; artist; date. (and medium if central to discussion).

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Formal analysis included but vague.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Satisfactory

- Art not fully identified: Title; artist; date. <BR>
Content is incomplete.

- Formal analysis unclear and over/under the length necessary for an appropriate description.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
- Questions were not adequately answered.
Needs Improvement

Art not identified and unacceptable.
- No formal analysis.
- Student either didn't submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Organization & Structure
25 pts

Excellent

Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Very Good

Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.

- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Good

Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.

- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Satisfactory

Organisation and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Conclusion is missing.
Needs Improvement

- Unacceptable

- Student either didn't submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Format and Length
15 pts

Excellent

Paper follows a citation style consistently and uses footnotes or endnotes.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Very Good

Paper follows a citation style consistently and uses footnotes or endnotes.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Good

Paper follows a citation style, some errors. Notes are not in footnote or endnote form.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Satisfactory

Paper does not follow any citation style, citations are not in footnote or endnote form.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Needs Improvement

Unacceptable
- Paper does not follow a citation style and there are no citations.
- Student either didn't submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Good

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Satisfactory

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Needs Improvement

Unacceptable
- Student either didn't submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.






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