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Rhetorical Analysis 
Rhetorical Analysis
Project I: ENG 101
Rubric Code: K22B33W
By blakekar
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Rhetorical Analysis
  Effective

90100 pts

Adequate

8089 pts

Inconsistent

7079 pts

Ineffective

6069 pts

Inadequate

590 pts

Introduction 20 pts

Effective

Introduction is complete, including all of the following: hook, introduction of subject analysis with summary, rhetorical situation, author's purpose, and thesis. Introduction is graceful and smooth. Thesis is clear and coherent.
Adequate

Introduction is complete, including all of the following: hook, introduction of subject analysis, rhetorical situation, author's purpose, and thesis. Introduction may be choppy, lacking transitions, or overly formulaic. Thesis is shaky but can be followed.
Inconsistent

Introduction is incomplete, lacking one of the following: hook, introduction of subject analysis, rhetorical situation, author's purpose, and thesis.
Ineffective

Introduction is incomplete, lacking two of the following: hook, introduction of subject analysis, rhetorical situation, author's purpose, and thesis.
Inadequate

Introduction is incomplete, lacking more than two of the following: hook, introduction of subject analysis, rhetorical situation, author's purpose, and thesis.
Support for Thesis 15 pts

Effective

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and relevant, telling, quality concrete details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.
Adequate

Topic sentences are adequate, supported by relevant, convincing evidence. Analysis is thoughtful and shows a true attempt to rationally evaluate the text.
Inconsistent

Topic sentences are present but may be weak or unclear. Supporting evidence somewhat supports the topic. Analysis is brief. Support for the thesis statement is weak.
Ineffective

Topic sentences are present but weak and unclear. Supporting evidence is only vaguely related to the topic. Analysis is very brief. As a result, the thesis statement lacks support.
Inadequate

Missing one or more topic sentences all together, OR missing evidence in one or more body paragraphs, OR missing analysis in one or more body paragraphs. As a result, the thesis statement is not convincing.
Rhetorical Analysis 25 pts

Effective

Demonstrates significant understanding of the site, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies the author employs.
Adequate

Rhetorical analysis essays demonstrate sufficient examination of the site's point and the rhetorical strategies he uses to enhance the central idea.
Inconsistent

Demonstrates uneven or insufficient understanding of how rhetorical strategies create the organization's point. Often, the writer merely lists what he or she observes in the passage instead of analyzing effect.
Ineffective

Demonstrates little discussion of rhetorical strategies or incorrect identification and/or analysis of those strategies.
Inadequate

Demonstrates little ability to identify or analyze rhetorical strategies. Evidence of paraphrasing the site or merely listing strategies the site uses.
Conclusion 15 pts

Effective

Conclusion is complete, including all of the following: a summary of strengths and weaknesses leading into a reworded thesis, a zooming out and transition into closing thought, and concluding sentence. Conclusion is graceful and smooth.
Adequate

Conclusion is complete, including all of the following: a summary of strengths and weaknesses leading into a reworded thesis, a zooming out and transition into closing thought, and concluding sentence. Conclusion may be choppy, lacking transitions, or overly formulaic.
Inconsistent

Conclusion is incomplete, lacking one of the following: a summary of strengths and weaknesses leading into a reworded thesis, a zooming out and transition into closing thought, and concluding sentence.
Ineffective

Conclusion is incomplete, lacking two of the following: a summary of strengths and weaknesses leading into a reworded thesis, a zooming out and transition into closing thought, and concluding sentence.
Inadequate

Conclusion is incomplete, lacking more than two of the following: a summary of strengths and weaknesses leading into a reworded thesis, a zooming out and transition into closing thought, and concluding sentence.
Coherence/Cohesion 10 pts

Effective

Coherence:
Details are organized logically; writing is smooth and makes sense. Cohesion:
Writer masterfully establishes the relationships between claims and the thesis. Transitions and links are highly effective.
Adequate

Coherence:
Writer made a strong attempt to make writing smooth and to be logical, and mostly succeeds.
Cohesion:
Writer paid attention to the relationships between claims and the thesis and mostly succeeds. Transitions and links are present and effective.
Inconsistent

Coherence:
Writer did attempt to make writing smooth and to be logical, but falls short in some areas.
Cohesion:
Writer paid attention to the relationships between claims and the thesis but falls short in some areas. Some transitions and links should be smoother.
Ineffective

Coherence:
Many ideas are not well-connected logically. Writing is not very smooth, and may not always make sense.
Cohesion:
Relationships between claims and the thesis should be stronger. Transitions and links should be smoother.
Inadequate

Coherence:
Details are generally not well-connected logically and lack order.
Writing is confusing and hard to follow.
Cohesion:
Not all points relate back to the thesis. Transitions and/or links between paragraphs are missing.
Style 5 pts.

Effective

The writer shows a strong control of diction, sentence structure, and transitions, creating a smooth result that is both easy and enjoyable for the reader to read and shows skill.
Adequate

The writer shows an awareness of control of diction, sentence structure, and transitions, creating a result that encourages the reading process for the reader and shows strong potential.
Inconsistent

The writer shows a partial awareness of control of diction, sentence structure, and transitions, creating a result that has moments of variety and interest mixed with unnecessary repetitiveness.
Ineffective

The writer shows little awareness of control of diction, sentence structure, and transitions, creating a result that is somewhat repetitive and difficult to remain focused on.
Inadequate

The writer shows no awareness of diction, sentence structure, or transitions, creating a result that is repetitive and does not hold a reader's attention.
Mechanics 5pts.

Effective

The essay contains only 1-3 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation, creating no distractions for the reader and helping to establish the writer's credibility.
Adequate

The essay contains 4-5 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation, allowing the reader to focus on the argument.
Inconsistent

The essay contains several errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation, distracting the reader away from the argument.
Ineffective

The essay is readable, but contains many errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation which cause distraction to the reader, thereby undermining the writer's argument.
Inadequate

The essay is so full of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation that it is difficult to read making the argument less credible.
MLA/Formatting 5pts

Effective

The Works Cited page and in-text citations are present and are correctly formatted without error. No issues with margin, font and/or header. Paper is in Times New Roman 12 point, 1 inch margins, double spaced, with appropriate name/information in upper left side. Title is centered. 5 points
Adequate

The Works Cited page and in-text citations are present and are correctly formatted for the most part. No issues with margin, font and/or header.
Inconsistent

The Works Cited page and in-text citations are present. There may be small issues with one or both. Some issues with margin, font and/or header.
Ineffective

The Works Cited page is present but is Incorrectly formatted and/or there are consistent issues with in-text citations. Some issues with margin, font and/or header.
Inadequate

There is no Works Cited page, and/or there are no in-text citations. Major issues with margin, font and/or header.






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