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College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric 
College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric Code: NX2X4AW
By MichelleMJ
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric The Birdcage Script/DVD Analysis
Literary Analysis 3 3/4 - 6 pages & Work Cited Page; 4 sources - must include
DVD or Streaming and Script in Library.
  Excellent

20

(N/A)

Very Good

17

(N/A)

Fair

10

(N/A)

Poor

4

(N/A)

Introduction

Excellent

-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author/ director, title, production company, and release date fluidly.
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good

-Introduces the author/ director, title, production company, and release date fluidly.
-Introduces title
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair

-Author or director and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor

-Missing author or director and title
-Thesis statement unclear
Thesis (highlight or underline

Excellent

Thesis is clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout body paragraphs with concrete details and appropriate explanation.
Very Good

Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and explanation on the story throughout the essay.
Fair

The thesis is somewhat clear
Poor

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Organization/Topic Sentences

Excellent

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Main support sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Very Good

Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the work and support the thesis.
Fair

Organization is unclear or loses focus from the play and/or thesis.
Poor

Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Text evidence

Excellent

Essay contains at least eight in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes/
summaries) that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least eight in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes/summaries) that clearly support the thesis.
Fair

Contains fewer than eight pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis.
Poor

No text evidence provided in form of quotes or examples.
Body paragraphs

Excellent

All body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Very Good

Most body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Fair

Some body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Poor

Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Conclusion

Excellent

Wraps up the essay by giving a new prespective on the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good

Give a new perspective on the thesis and main points briefly, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Fair

Conclusion restates the thesis, and several, but not all the main points.
Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Spelling and grammar

Excellent

One error in spelling and grammar per page.
Very Good

Very few errors in spelling and grammar:
two or fewer per page
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay.
MLA Formatting

Excellent

No errors in MLA formatting
Very Good

1-2 errors in MLA formatting
Fair

3 errors in MLA formatting
Poor

4 or more errors in MLA formatting
Works cited

Excellent

Paper includes a work cited page that includes all sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Very Good

Paper includes a work cited page that includes either all sources and is almost perfectly MLA formatted, or contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Fair

Paper includes a work cited page that includes some of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted
Poor

Paper includes a work cited page that includes only one or two of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted




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