iRubric: J&H Psychoanalytical/Argumentative Essay Rubric

-Thesis is appropriately complex (argument vs. observation)
--Topic is clearly defined, developed and elaborated on throughout paper.
-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective topic sentences, transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized.
-Literary techniques are skillfully incorporated to enhance argument.

-Thesis presents an argument, though it may lack appropriate complexity.
--Topic is defined but not developed and elaborated on throughout paper.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized.
-Literary techniques are present but do not necessarily enhance argument.

-Thesis is present, but it lacks an argument.
-Topic is mentioned throughout paper, but is not developed.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed, much is just summarize.
-Literary techniques are rarely present and do not enhance argument.

-Thesis is not present or is unidentifiable.
-Topic is not clear throughout paper and is not developed.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized.
-Literary techniques are not mentioned.

-Cites 3 or more sources.
-Sources are reliable and properly evaluated.
-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

-Cited fewer than 3 sources.
-Sources are mostly reliable.
-Citation errors minor.
-Most information relevant to topic.
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

-Failed to cite sources.
-Source reliability is questionable.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic.

-Failed to cite sources
-Source reliability is clearly unacceptable.
-Information provided supports few elements of topic.