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Rhetorical Analysis 
Profile Essay
Rubric Code: J2W4W75
By davidpischke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Above Expectation

15 pts

At Expectation

12 pts

Below Expectation

10 pts

Not Present

0 pts

Analysis of Rhetoric

Above Expectation

Demonstrates significant understanding of the text, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies and terminology the author employs.
At Expectation

Demonstrates understanding of the text, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies and terminology the author employs, with few misinterpretations of the text.
Below Expectation

Demonstrates little understanding of the text, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies and terminology the author employs, with many misinterpretations of the text.
Not Present

Demonstrates no understanding of the text, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies and terminology the author employs, or does not attempt to analyze rhetoric.
Reasoning & Explanation

Above Expectation

Reasons are strongly supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the text. The reasons are fully explained.
At Expectation

Reasons are supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the text. Most reasons are adequately explained.
Below Expectation

Reasons are weakly supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the text. Most reasons are not adequately explained.
Not Present

Reasons are not supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the text. Reasoning is seriously flawed and/or explanations of rhetorical examples are non-existent.
MLA Format
  Above Expectation

10 pts

At Expectation

7 pts

Below Expectation

5 pts

Not Present

0 pts

Formatting

Above Expectation

MLA formatting follows all the specification guidelines.
At Expectation

MLA Formatting is missing one or two elements.
Below Expectation

Several errors in MLA formatting.
Not Present

Does not follow MLA formatting guidelines for this assignment.
Composition Skills
  Above Expectation

5 pts

At Expectation

3 pts

Below Expectation

2 pts

Not Present

0 pts

Conventions

Above Expectation

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that distract the reader and make the ideas difficult to understand.
At Expectation

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct. The errors don't interfere with the writer's meaning.
Below Expectation

Some punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors make the writing difficult to understand in spots.
Not Present

Contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, which could be easily fixed by a spelling/grammar check in a word processor.
Style

Above Expectation

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Point of view is consistent and words are well chosen.
At Expectation

Writing is clear and easy to understand, but dull in spots. Sentences are varied, but still need some revision. Perspective is clear.
Below Expectation

Writing is mostly clear, but sentences lack variety and interest. The point of view is inconsistent or not clear in spots.
Not Present

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences are dull and monotonous. Author's perspective is not clear.



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