iRubric: Theme Analysis/Defense rubric

Content of paper completely reflects writer's purpose with style, effectiveness, and leaves little doubt to the defense of the stance taken. A pleasure to read.

Content of paper reflects writer's purpose with style, effectiveness, and leaves some doubt to the defense of the stance taken. Paper was easy to read and understand.

Content of paper poorly reflects writer's purpose with little effort, thought, or understanding applied to the paper. A chore to read.

Content of paper reflects little thought, effort, and connections to a discernable purpose. A nightmare to read.

Textual evidence is clearly connected to writer's stance. Plenty of evidence to support and defend writer's purpose.

Textual evidence is connected to writer's stance, but questions could challenge it's use. Amount of textual support is limited.

Vague or distant connections to writer's purpose in the use of evidence. Minimal or little use of textual evidence to defend writer's stance.

No textual evidence, or minimal use. No clear connection between evidence and writer's purpose.