iRubric: Pro Wrestling Entrance Video Analysis (Analytical Writing) rubric

No clear thesis or points of discussion are apparent. Student has not shown the reader what the paper is about with any clarity. Thesis may not even be written as a statement.

Attempt at a thesis in the introduction. However, points of discussion that support the thesis don't or barely exist. Some points may not be followed up on in the paper.

Thesis is clearly identifiable. Points of discussion are evident in the introduction and followed up in the body of the paper.

Thesis and points of discussion are clear, concise, and provable. The paper follows up on each point of discussion throughout the paper.

Numerous errors distract the reader and make it difficult to read.

Some errors hinder the reader's ability to follow the paper.

Errors are few and minor.

Exceptionally strong control of standard conventions of writing.

No real analysis. Nothing of depth said. Mainly consisted of "I liked..." or "I didn't like..." in some form. All videos are not addressed. No suggestions for improvement are offered.

Shallow analysis of some audio or video aspects of some of the videos shown. Little justification is made for any statements. Suggestions for improvement make no sense.

Some in-depth analysis of most audio and video aspects of each video shown. Acceptable, but not great, justification is given for most statements made. Suggestions for improvements make some sense for the character, but aren't always logical.

Very in-depth analysis of all audio and video aspects of each video shown. Justification is given for each statement. Suggestions for improvements make sense for the character.