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Art Appreciation Formal Analysis Essay Rubric Art Appreciation Formal Analysis Essay Rubric Use this rubric for grading college Art History papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: XXX42C8 By laurelgibson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Arts and Design Type: Assignment Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	Excellent 90-100 5 pts	Very Good 80-89 4 pts	Average 70-79 3 pts	Poor 60-69 2 pts	Unacceptable 0-59 1 pts
Summary and Submission 25 pts	Excellent - Student demonstrates an outstanding ability to use research and course materials to gather details<BR> - argument is coherent and well supported by referenced sources concerning an artist or artwork<BR> - 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<BR> - argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources<BR> - Student submitted the assignment on time to the course.	Average - Student demonstrates a limited ability to use research and course materials to gather details concerning an artist or artwork<BR> - argument is coherent and supported by referenced sources<BR> - Student submitted the assignment on time to the course.	Poor - Student demonstrates little or no ability to use research and course materials to gather details and argues with little understanding of their research topic<BR> - Student failed to submit the assignment on time to the course.	Unacceptable - 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)<BR> - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.<BR> - 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.<BR> - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Very Good - Art fully identified: Title; artist; date. (and medium if central to discussion)<BR> - Content is accurate and persuasive.<BR> - Formal analysis is clear <BR> - Major points are stated and supported.<BR> - Responses are adequate and address assignment.<BR> - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Average - Art fully identifed: Title; artist; date. (and medium if central to discussion)<BR> - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR> - Formal analysis included but vague.<BR> - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. <BR> - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.<BR> - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Poor - Art not fully identified: Title; artist; date. <BR> - Content is incomplete.<BR> - Formal analysis unclear and over/under the lenth necessary for an appropriate description. <BR> - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR> - Questions were not adequately answered.	Unacceptable - Art not identified and unacceptable.<BR> - No formal analysis<BR> - 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.<BR> -Thesis statment is clear and relates clearly to the content of the paper<BR> - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.<BR> - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Very Good - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.<BR> -Thesis statement is clear and relates to content of the paper. Few<BR> - Paragraph transitions are present.<BR> - Conclusion is logical.	Average - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. <BR> - Paragraph transitions need improvement.<BR> - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.<BR> - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR> - Conclusion is missing.	Unacceptable - Unacceptable<BR> - No identifiable thesis.<BR> - 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.<BR> - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.<BR> -Format enhances readability of paper.	Very Good - Paper follows a citation style consistently and uses footnotes or endnotes.<BR> - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.<BR> -Format is good.	Average - Paper follows a citation style, some errors. Notes are not in footnote or endnote form.<BR> - Paper is over/ under word length.	Poor - Paper does not follow any citation style, citations are not in footnote or endnote form.<BR> - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.<BR> -Paper is not double spaced	Unacceptable - Unacceptable<BR> - Paper does not follow a citation style and there are no citations.<BR> - 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.<BR> - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Very Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR> - Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Average - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR> - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. <BR> - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Unacceptable - Unacceptable<BR> - Student either didn't submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment.

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