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ENGL 2130 Textual/Literary Analysis Research Paper Rubric 
College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric
Textual/Literary Analysis Research Paper
Rubric Code: D2462W6
By df2020
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Research Paper
  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 authors and titles fluidly
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good

-Introduces authors
-Introduces titles
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair

-Authors and titles mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor

-Missing authors and titles
-Thesis statement unclear
Organization/Topic Sentences

Excellent

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic 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 work and/or thesis.
Poor

The essay is not organized into sub-topics focusing on one aspect of the work.
Thesis

Excellent

The thesis is clear and well-developed. The main points are introduced clearly. The thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the story that support the thesis.
Very Good

Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Fair

The thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Poor

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story.
Textual evidence

Excellent

The essay contains at least five in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources that support the thesis and are creatively introduced.

References cited correctly
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least five in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources that clearly support the thesis.

References cited with minor corrections
Fair

Contains fewer than five pieces of text evidence from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources OR evidence that does not support the thesis.

Occasional citations
Poor

No text evidence from EACH of the GALILEO secondary sources is provided in the form of quotes or examples.


Citations missing
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 reviewing the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader with something additional to consider. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good

Reviews the thesis and main points briefly, leaving the reader with something to consider.
Fair

The conclusion reviews the thesis but not the main points.
Poor

Does not review the thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Criteria

Excellent

All criteria met
Very Good

Most criteria met
Fair

Some criteria met
Poor

Few, if any, criteria met
Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics of Writing

Excellent

There are no errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay.
Very Good

There are very few errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor

Many spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing throughout the essay 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 Page

Excellent

The paper includes a Works Cited page with all sources used and is perfectly MLA formatted.

Includes 5 secondary sources from GALILEO
Very Good

The paper includes a Works Cited page that includes either all sources used and is almost perfectly MLA formatted OR contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted.
Fair

The paper includes a Works Cited page that includes some of the sources used and has an attempt at MLA format.
Poor

The paper includes a Works Cited page with only one or two of the sources used and an attempt MLA formatted.




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