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Summarizing and discussing an article Summarizing and discussing an article Write a summary of an article, then respond, elaborate, expand, etc. with research and/or opinion. Purpose: to learn how to capture an author's main points accurately. Rubric Code: LXA3A7X By serahirasuna Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Summary/Analysis
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3.4 pts	Fair 2.5 pts	Poor 1.75 pts
Overview of paper 1 pts	Excellent Writer answers the elements called for in the assignment. Writer has separated his/her summaries from his/her opinions, questions, etc. There is an intro and a conclusion so that paper feels complete.	Good There is 1 element missing.	Fair Two elements missing. There is a misunderstanding of the specs of the paper.	Poor Does not meet assignment specs.
Summaries 4 pts	Excellent Writer sums up its major points and follows specs of assignment. Summary is objective & factual. No opinions given.	Good The summary is at the wrong level--either too detailed or too vague.	Fair Writer adds opinion to summaries.	Poor Writer fails to summarize major points of the article/video.
Quality of discussion 3 pts	Excellent Discussion of article is thorough and persuasive. Writer has thoughtfully reflected on this article.	Good Writer's discussion of article is incomplete.	Fair Writer's discussion is superficial or rushed.	Poor Writer only summarizes and does not discuss.
Quality of research 2 pts	Excellent Writer has done thoughtful research into relevant material.	Good Research is fine, but could have been a little more relevant.	Fair Research is a bit superficial	Poor No additional research was done.
Grammar, etc. 2 pts	Excellent The use of language and grammar is excellent. There are few errors. Works Cited page is correctly done	Good Almost error free or errors are not serious. There is an attempt at a WC page.	Fair There are several run-ons or fragments or other issues, but does not impede meaning. WC page needs a lot of work	Poor The essay is full of run-ons, fragments or other serious issues that impede meaning. No WC page.