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English 245 Literary Analysis Essay (Updated October 2016)
Argument and Critical Thinking Essay Rubric (English 103)
Rubric Code:
ZX6BB35
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rodrigjr
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Rubric: Literary Analysis Essay
Prepared
4 pts
Got It
3 pts
Almost There
2 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
MLA format and citations
Prepared
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.
Got It
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.
Almost There
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.
Needs Improvement
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.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling
Prepared
There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.
Got It
There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Almost There
There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Needs Improvement
There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Introduction/Thesis
Prepared
Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated and exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity; texts, authors referenced within first two paragraphs.
Got It
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.
Almost There
Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be referenced.
Needs Improvement
Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Organization
Prepared
Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate back to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize. Page requirement is met.
Got It
Essay begins with intro and thesis, most supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and sometimes offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and connects to thesis. Page requirement is met.
Almost There
Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are incorrectly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion connects to thesis. Page requirement may have been met.
Needs Improvement
Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included, or the textual evidence is irrelevant to the topic; conclusion does not connect to thesis. Page requirement may not have been met.
Literary Analysis & Research
Prepared
Essay reflects mastery of the literary perspective applied through the student's analysis. The writer is fluent in the language and theory that informs the perspective. Evidence or examples are consistently integrated and support the thesis and topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided. Student makes relevant connection between sources and demonstrates critical argumentation.
Got It
Essay reflects a solid understanding of the literary perspective applied. The writer uses much of the language and theory that informs the perspective. Evidence and examples support the thesis and the topic sentence. Analysis is consistently provided although it may not always connect with the thesis.
Almost There
Essay reflects some understanding of the literary perspective applied. The writer struggles to use the language and theory that informs the perspective. Some evidence or examples are provided but they may not support the thesis or topic sentence. Essay is heavily dependent on summary and/or the analysis of source(s) may not connect with the thesis. Analysis may be obvious or repetitive.
Needs Improvement
Essay reflects little to no understanding of the literary perspective and may not be applied in the student's analysis. The writer uses little, if any, of the language and theory that informs the perspective. Very little evidence or examples are provided, and there is little or no analysis of source(s).
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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