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Analytical Writing 
Analytical Writing
This rubric aids in grading a thesis-driven analytical essay.
Rubric Code: S23987W
By zcarter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Analytical Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Claim/Position/Thesis

Excellent

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, complex, and original. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
Good

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and complex. It is clear and readable.
Fair

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but not complex and/or is awkwardly expressed.
Poor

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
STRUCTURE
Introduction

Excellent

-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title (italicized).
Good

The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title.
Fair

There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Poor

The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Organization

Excellent

-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order, joined by effective transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable).<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
Good

-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
Fair

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.<BR>
-Poor or awkward transitions.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Poor

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.<BR>
-No topic sentences or transitions<BR>
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis to further consider its implications for understanding the novel as a whole
Good

Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing thesis in a new direction
Fair

Conclusion summarizes argument
Poor

Conclusion provides incomplete summary
SUPPORT
Textual evidence

Excellent

-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are drawn from different parts of the text to demonstrate an understanding of the novel as a whole.<BR>
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
Good

-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis<BR>
-Quotes come from different parts of the text.<BR>
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Fair

-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis<BR>
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Poor

-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced.
Analysis

Excellent

Evidence is a combination of paraphrase and direct quotes that focust upon specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Good

Evidence is paraphrased analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Fair

Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
Poor

Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
STYLE & MECHANICS
Style

Excellent

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences<BR>
-No use of contractions or vague pronouns<BR>
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
Good

-Effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure<BR>
-Minor flaws in usage of contractions or vague pronouns
Fair

-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-little sentence variety<BR>
-Overuse of contractions or vague pronouns<BR>
-Some errors in sentence structure
Poor

-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-No sentence variety<BR>
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Mechanics

Excellent

-Cites correctly<BR>
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Good

-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct -Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Fair

-Does not cite or cites completely incorrectly<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Poor

-Does not cite at all<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
MLA Format

Excellent

MLA formatting was applied correctly in all aspects.
Good

MLA formatting was applied correctly in most aspects.
Fair

MLA formatting was applied correctly in a few aspects.
Poor

MLA formatting was not applied.



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