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Research Analytical Essay 
Research Analytical Essay
Research Essay of Critical Analysis
Rubric Code: V8A745
By janisinnis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Inadequate

2 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

9 pts

Proficient

10 pts

Introduction

Inadequate

Opening paragraph does not introduce topic by name, makes no attempt to spark interest.
Fair

Opening does not provide all required information or does not provide anything to interest a reader.
Good

Introduction makes specific mention of painting, artist, and date and opens in a way to create interest.
Proficient

Introduction is concise yet carefully worded, includes all required points, and introduces topic in an interesting way.
Thesis

Inadequate

No thesis provided.
Fair

There is some evidence of thesis, but it is confusing or trite.
Good

Thesis is clearly stated and supportable in the essay.
Proficient

Thesis is thorough and stated clearly and provides for a creative take on the essay.
Personal Response to painting

Inadequate

Painting is not described or reader is left uninformed of writer's ideas about the painting.
Fair

Painting is described and writers provides some discussion of his/her own perspective of the painting.
Good

Writer offers some insight into the painting from his/her own perspective as well as a clear description of the painting.
Proficient

Writer offers complete description and a clear and creative perspective on the painting that enables reader to "see" the painting.
Critical Voices

Inadequate

No evidence of any other perspective on the painting.
Fair

There may be some evidence of other voices, but details are inadequate and comments are missing or repetitive.
Good

Other critical voices are clear and well-documented, and add to reader's understanding of the painting.
Proficient

Critical voices of other writers are incorporated in such a way as to add to our understanding of the painting. Writer makes use of others' perspectives to support the thesis.
Conclusion

Inadequate

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Fair

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Good

Conclusion provides a recap of the thesis.
Proficient

Conclusion restates the thesis in a new way and leaves the reader with something additional to think about.
Research

Inadequate

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Fair

There is evidence of some research in the writing.
Good

Good research is evident and used to fully explore the topics covered in the essay.
Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to support the thesis well.
Citations

Inadequate

In-text citations are missing or very inadequate, indicating either lack of research or plagiarism.
Fair

In-text citations adequately designate information and/or ideas from research, but citations are not correct.
Good

In-text citations demonstrate some concern for research and proper documentation, and citations are mostly correct.
Proficient

In-text citations demonstrate significant concern for research and proper documentation, and citations are all correct.
Structure and Style

Inadequate

Essay is poorly organized, paragraphs do not cover one topic only, or multiple errors in sentence structure interfere with comprehension.
Transitions missing.
Fair

Essay has problems with paragraph organization or sentence structure.
Transitions are there but are repetitive or inconsistent.
Good

Good paragraph organization and structure aided by transitions. Few or no errors in sentence structure.
Proficient

Creative use of transitions enhance the well-organized essay. Variety of correct sentence structure adds flow and interest to the writing.
Grammar and mechanics

Inadequate

Multiple errors make the essay difficult to read.
Errors include capitalization, punctuation, word usage, and spelling.
Fair

Some errors indicate writing skill below expectations or poor proofreading.
Good

Some errors found but they do not detract from the flow of the paper.
The writing is generally clear and proofreading is evidenced.
Proficient

No errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Writing is clear and easy to understand.
APA Requirements

Inadequate

Reference List and title page missing.
Fair

Reference List present but not properly formatted. Title page included but not correctly formatted.
Reference List includes sources not cited in body of paper.
Good

Reference List and/or Title page mostly included.
Reference List includes sources not cited in body of paper.
Proficient

Reference List and Title page are entirely correct.
Reference List includes only those sources cited in body of paper.



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