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Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code:
T2BC56
By
jeclark
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Poetry Explication Paper
Unacceptable
(N/A)
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Thesis
Unacceptable
The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the poem.
Poor
The paper has a poor thesis. The thesis explains the poem in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking.
Fair
The paper has a basic thesis. The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Good
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.
Excellent
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.
Development and Thematic Discussion
Unacceptable
This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
Poor
This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem.
Fair
This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the poem and uses these themes as a general guide for the line-by-line explication, demonstrating a fair level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. .
Good
This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Excellent
This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Line-by-Line Explication
Unacceptable
The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem.
Poor
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.
Fair
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.
Good
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.
Excellent
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.
Use of Quotations
Unacceptable
This paper does not make effective use of textual citation.
Poor
This paper either makes use of too many quotations without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence.
Fair
This paper makes satisfactory use of quotations as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed.
Good
This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument.
Excellent
This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
MLA Style
Unacceptable
The paper does not use proper citations or cites incorrectly.
Poor
The paper does not use proper citations consistently or cites incorrectly.
Fair
The paper uses proper citations sporadically.
Good
The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with only a few minor errors.
Excellent
The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors.
Grammar & Mechanics
Unacceptable
The paper has so many errors in grammar and mechanics that it lacks fluency.
Poor
This paper has many errors in grammar and mechanics. The paper demonstrates poor control over academic American English.
Fair
This paper has been proofread, however, there are errors in grammar and mechanics.
Good
This paper has been proofread. There are very small errors in grammar and mechanics.
Excellent
This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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