iRubric: Women Writers in Black Literature Individual Paper Rubric

Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the literary theme and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the theme to be described.

Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the literary theme being described, it is not very engaging.

Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the literary theme, or it lacks detail and creativity.

Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.

The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.

All (3) real world representations from group presentation media objects are discussed. A clear and supported interpretation of literary themes in conjunction with media objects are discussed and engaged in a critical manner.

Most (2) real world representations from group presentation media objects are discussed but are not well developed. Support is not strong in relation to interpretation of literary themes in conjunction with media objects.

Some (1) real world representations from group presentation media objects are discussed but are not well developed. Support is not strong in relation to interpretation of literary themes in conjunction with media objects.

There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.

External real world representation outside of the group presentation are discussed but are not well developed. Weak support of interpretation of literary themes in conjunction with media objects are identified.

No discussion on relationship between real world representation of group media objects are discussed in relation to literary themes.

Paper clearly discusses the role and function of the Africana author. Clear support for this argument has been identified.

Paper clearly discusses the role and function of the Africana author but the evidence provided does not clearly support the argument.

There is not a clear explanation of the role and function of the Africana author. Evidence provided is also unclear.

There is an unclear explanation of the role and function of the Africana author. No evidence is provided as support within the paper.

No discussion on the role and function of the Africana author is present nor is any evidence provided within the paper.

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.

The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.