iRubric: Humanities rubric

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by staying focused and on-topic, addressing the assigned prompt with a thesis statement that identifies the topic of the paragraph (a specific literary device), the student's defensible claim about that topic, and the claim's relevance to the target audience.

5 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by staying focused and on-topic, addressing the assigned prompt with a thesis statement that identifies the topic of the paragraph (a specific literary device), the student's defensible claim about that topic, and the claim's relevance to the target audience.

5 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by staying focused and on-topic, addressing the assigned prompt with a thesis statement that identifies the topic of the paragraph (a specific literary device), the student's defensible claim about that topic, and the claim's relevance to the target audience.

5 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards. It may or may not be focused or on-topic. Any thesis statement included may or may not identify the topic or the student's defensible claim about that topic. The claim's relevance to the target audience may or may not be included. Digressions may range from few and limited in scope to many and overwhelming

0 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards. It may or may not be focused or on-topic. Any thesis statement included may or may not identify the topic or the student's defensible claim about that topic. The claim's relevance to the target audience may or may not be included. Digressions may range from few and limited in scope to many and overwhelming

0 pts

The analytical paragraph begins with a clear topic sentences, transitions to examples from the artifact and supporting external research, fully developed analysis, and a final anchor sentence linking the analysis back to the thesis statement and the claim's relevance to the target audience. All sentences build on one another to move the argument forward, easily connecting the dots of understanding for the reader from beginning, to middle, to end.

8 pts

This paragraph is structured with a topic sentence, includes examples and research for support, develops analysis, and a final anchor sentence linking the analysis back to the thesis statement. Sentences build on one another to move the argument forward, connecting the dots of understanding for the reader from beginning, to middle, to end.

6 pts

This paragraph is structured with a topic sentence, include examples and/or research for support, develop analysis, and contain a final anchor sentence linking the analysis back to the thesis statement. Sentences build on one another with few digressions, although may sometimes be out of optimal order for moving the argument forward.

4 pts

This paragraph is structured with most of the following: a topic sentence, examples and/or research, attempts analysis, and a final anchor sentence linking the analysis back to the thesis statement. Sentences may not be in an optimum sequence for moving the argument forward, with several gaps and missing transitions from beginning, to middle, to end.

2 pts

This paragraph is not structured in a way that is easy to follow or understand. Some of the following components may be missing: a topic sentence (thesis statement), examples and/or research, an attempt at analysis, and a final anchor sentence linking the analysis back to the thesis statement. Sentences may not be in an optimum sequence for moving the argument forward, with several gaps and missing transitions from beginning, to middle,to end.

0 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including between two (2) and four (4) examples from the artifact. These examples address the paragraph’s literary device to help prove the thesis but may or may not necessarily showcase the device “in action.” Some summary may be present.

3 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including between two (2) and four (4) examples from the artifact. These examples address the paragraph’s literary device to help prove the thesis but may or may not necessarily showcase the device “in action.” Some summary may be present.

3 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including between two (2) and four (4) examples from the artifact. These examples address the paragraph’s literary device to help prove the thesis but may or may not necessarily showcase the device “in action.” Some summary may be present.

3 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it contains less than two examples from the artifact. The example, if included, may not consistently address the paragraph’s literary device and/or may not showcase the device “in action.” The use of examples does not help prove the thesis statement. The submission may rely too heavily on summary.

0 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it contains less than two examples from the artifact. The example, if included, may not consistently address the paragraph’s literary device and/or may not showcase the device “in action.” The use of examples does not help prove the thesis statement. The submission may rely too heavily on summary.

0 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including outside research from at least one (1) credible, scholarly academic source. The source(s) is(are) relevant to the topic of the paragraph but may or may not be from a scholarly academic source. Direct quotes and/or summary/ paraphrase included for support are selected to support the thesis. The source may or may not highlight a facet of the how and/or why behind the thesis.

3 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including outside research from at least one (1) credible, scholarly academic source. The source(s) is(are) relevant to the topic of the paragraph but may or may not be from a scholarly academic source. Direct quotes and/or summary/ paraphrase included for support are selected to support the thesis. The source may or may not highlight a facet of the how and/or why behind the thesis.

3 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by including outside research from at least one (1) credible, scholarly academic source. The source(s) is(are) relevant to the topic of the paragraph but may or may not be from a scholarly academic source. Direct quotes and/or summary/ paraphrase included for support are selected to support the thesis. The source may or may not highlight a facet of the how and/or why behind the thesis.

3 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it does not contain outside research, or if it is, the research may not be credible or relevant to the topic of the paragraph. Direct quotes and/or summary/ paraphrase included for support may or may not support the thesis. The source may not highlight a facet of the how and/or why behind the thesis.

0 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it does not contain outside research, or if it is, the research may not be credible or relevant to the topic of the paragraph. Direct quotes and/or summary/ paraphrase included for support may or may not support the thesis. The source may not highlight a facet of the how and/or why behind the thesis.

0 pts

The analytical paragraph submission supports the thesis through the careful incorporation of examples and relevant, credible research. Examples and research are appropriately introduced and quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in every body paragraph. A clear "unpacked" connection about HOW and WHY the examples/research support the thesis and topic sentence is described in detail.

8 pts

The submission supports the thesis through the incorporation of examples and relevant, credible research. Examples and research are introduced and quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in nearly every body paragraph. The connection regarding HOW and/or WHY the examples/ research support the thesis and topic sentence is described in detail.

6 pts

The submission supports the thesis through the incorporation of examples and/or relevant, credible research, which are quoted, summarized, or paraphrased, but may or may not be introduced. The connection regarding HOW and/or WHY may sometimes be superficial or lack sufficient detail.

4 pts

The submission attempts to support the thesis through incorporating examples and/or research. Examples and/or research are quoted, summarized, or paraphrased, but may or may not be introduced. The connection regarding HOW and/or WHY the examples/ research support the thesis and/or topic sentence may or may not be included. If so, it may be superficial or lack sufficient details.

2 pts

The submission does not support the thesis. Examples or research, if included, are irrelevant and/or lack credibility. No connection regarding HOW and/or WHY the examples/research support the submission’s thesis and/or topic sentences is included.

0 pts

The analytical paragraph submission expertly showcases mastery of MLA formatting and citation requirements, including careful attention to headers, punctuation, in-text citation, and Works Cited. No errors are present.

8 pts

Submission showcases strong understanding of MLA formatting and citation requirements, including careful attention to headers, punctuation, in-text citation, and Works Cited. Any errors may be small typos or oversights with punctuation and are not patterns evident throughout the work

6 pts

Submission showcases understanding of MLA formatting and citation requirements, including attention to headers, in-text citation, and Works Cited. Any errors may be small patterns of typos or oversights with formatting, and do not constitute plagiarism.

4 pts

Submission showcases limited use of MLA formatting and citation requirements. Page formatting requirements may or may not be addressed. Both in-text citation and Works Cited references are used but may exhibit several patterns of errors. Errors do not constitute plagiarism.

2 pts

Submission showcases limited or no use of MLA formatting and citation requirements. Page formatting requirements may or may not be addressed. Some attempt at in-text citation and/or Works Cited references may be used, but may exhibit several serious patterns of errors, such that it is not recognizable as MLA style. Errors may constitute plagiarism.

0 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by being written in Standard Edited English with little to no patterns of typographical, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

5 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by being written in Standard Edited English with little to no patterns of typographical, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

5 pts

The analytical paragraph submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by being written in Standard Edited English with little to no patterns of typographical, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

5 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it is not written in Standard Edited English or, if it is, it contains patterns of typographical, grammatical, or mechanical errors that may or may not impact the submission’s readability.

0 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it is not written in Standard Edited English or, if it is, it contains patterns of typographical, grammatical, or mechanical errors that may or may not impact the submission’s readability.

0 pts

The submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by following the provided CIJ Template, including most or all of the bibliographic content for the artifact and credible support source(s), the dimensional lens of the human experience, the literary device and its definition, and the double-entry notes tables with Location of Quote, What the Artifact Says, and What I Think columns.

5 pts

The submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by following the provided CIJ Template, including most or all of the bibliographic content for the artifact and credible support source(s), the dimensional lens of the human experience, the literary device and its definition, and the double-entry notes tables with Location of Quote, What the Artifact Says, and What I Think columns.

5 pts

The submission has met or exceeds “acceptable” standards by following the provided CIJ Template, including most or all of the bibliographic content for the artifact and credible support source(s), the dimensional lens of the human experience, the literary device and its definition, and the double-entry notes tables with Location of Quote, What the Artifact Says, and What I Think columns.

5 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it is missing most or all of the bibliographic content for the artifact, the dimensional lens may or may not be listed, and/or the tables is missing or incomplete.

0 pts

The submission has not met “acceptable” standards because it is missing most or all of the bibliographic content for the artifact, the dimensional lens may or may not be listed, and/or the tables is missing or incomplete.

0 pts