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Analysis Essay 
Division and Classification Essay
Rubric Code: DX95C58
By jhenry5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent 4

10 9

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Good 3

8 7

(N/A)

Fair 2

6 5

(N/A)

Undeveloped/Missing . 1

4 3 2 1

(N/A)

Use of Division/elements

Excellent 4

Elements and examples are well connected and clearly support the overall position of the thesis.
Good 3

Elements and examples are established, though they could be better clarified. Links to the thesis occur, but aren't necessarily consistent.
Fair 2

The essay contains elements and examples, but they are still in a developmental state. Links to the thesis are not consistently present.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

Minimal or no clear examples or elements are established.
Thesis Statement

Excellent 4

Very well developed thesis statement. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states what is being analyzed and the basis for the analysis.
Good 3

Thesis statement creates interest and is fairly well developed, but it is not engaging and lacks creativity and detail.
Fair 2

Thesis statement contains what is being analyzed, but does not give a clear basis for analysis.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

Thesis not clear or present.
Overall Organization

Unity & Coherence
Excellent 4

The details are in a clear, effective order, and they support the author's basis for analysis with creativity that is interesting and engaging.
Good 3

The details are in a clear. specific order and they support the author's basis for analysis, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Fair 2

The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly support each category of analysis.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

No clear organization.
Introduction/Conclusion

Excellent 4

Introduction and conclusion serve to capture the reader's interest and keeps the reader thinking after the essay is completed.
Good 3

Introduction and conclusion contain all the required elements, but seem a little "tacked on" to the essay.
Fair 2

Introduction and conclusion seem fairly basic and underdeveloped.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

Introduction or conclusion missing or incomplete.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent 4

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of analysis. The analysis is clear and interesting.
Good 3

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis.
Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.
Fair 2

Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence, or there are details,
but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

Body paragraphs fail to show significant support and organization.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Excellent 4

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good 3

Writing is mostly clear, though there might be some subtle issues with flow, word choice, or argumentation.
Fair 2

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

Essay's flow or structure is incomplete or non-existent.
Mechanics

Excellent 4

Minimal errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good 3

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills are imperfect but don’t impede meaning.
Fair 2

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills sometimes impede meaning.
Undeveloped/Missing . 1

The grammatical, spelling, or punctuation skills severely impede meaning.



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