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.

-Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used.
-Few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling (including pronouns, contractions, and number).
-Word choice is consistently careful and precise.

-Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used.
-There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number).
-Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing personal style.

-Many sentences are well constructed, but there may be some errors; there is little variety in the types that are used.
-There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number).
-Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.

-Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or are incomplete.
-There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number).
-Word choice is often incorrect.

-All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-No errors in format or punctuation.
-In-text citations are consistently introduced in varying and effective ways.

-All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
Few errors in format or punctuation.
-In-text citations are mostly introduced in varying and effective ways.

-Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-Several errors in format or punctuation.
-In-text citations are rarely introduced in varying and effective ways.

-Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or reference page.
-Citations are riddled with errors in format or punctuation.
-In-text citations are not introduced in varying and effective ways.