iRubric: English 207 American Literature Essay rubric

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. Works Cited page is, for the most part, formatted correctly.

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly.

Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism. No Works Cited page is included.

Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated in one sentence that contains a position and a rationale; thesis exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity, texts, authors referenced within first two paragraphs.

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking, texts, authors, and issues referenced.

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be named.

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process: peer review that includes active engagement with the work of peers, and proof of visit to the Writing Center. Student turns in final draft, rough draft, peer review sheets, Writing Center form, and additional (unrequired) drafts. Met the page requirement.

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process and gave peers some helpful commentary. Student turns in final copy, rough draft, and Writing Center form. Met page requirement.

Student participated in some activities related to the writing process; put little effort in the peer review process; student turns in final copy, rough draft, and Writing Center form. Page requirement is met.

Student did not participate in any activities related to the writing process. Student turns in only the final copy; paper may be late. Page requirement may not have been met.