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Literary analysis of novel using 1 source 
Literary analysis of novel using 1 source
This is a paper provides practice in writing literary analysis using a text or additional material to shed light on a novel the class has read and discussed.
Rubric Code: MXA724B
By serahirasuna
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Literary analysis w/resource
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Writing basics/organization
25 %

Excellent

Proper intro & conclusion with clear thesis. Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions.
All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized.
Reader feels paper is satisfying and informative.
Good

Organization, transitions not present or vague.
Thesis is vague or absent.
Introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appro-priateness. Reader feels paper was adequate.
Fair

Organization, transitions absent.
Thesis vague or absent. Intro or conclusion absent or vague. Reader feels writer is "going through the motions" & no value in reading this.
Poor

Disorganized paper, no transitions. No introduction, conclusion or thesis. Reading the paper is difficult.
Understanding of the story
25 %

Excellent

Has a deep understanding of the story.
Good

Understands the basics of the story.
Fair

Understanding of the story is literal.
Poor

Does not show an understanding of the story.
Grammar
15 %

Excellent

No run-on sentences, fragments, spelling errors, subject/verb agreement, pronouns or tense errors. Writing flows so that it is easy to follow. Word choice is careful and precise.
Good

One run-on sentence OR one fragment, 4 or less spelling errors, 4 or less errors in agreement or pronouns or tense. These errors make reading difficult.
Fair

2 run-on sentences OR fragments, 5 or more spelling errors, 5 or more errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
--Errors disrupt reading.
Poor

3 or more run-on sentences OR fragments. More than 6 spelling errors, errors in agreement, pronouns or tense. Serious errors make reading a chore and a painful process.
Works Cited/Format/Plagiarism
15 %

Excellent

All sources are properly cited in both paper and WC page.
No errors in format. No floating quotes. Quotes should not replace your words.
Good

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography, 4 or less errors in citing.
Fair

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. 5 or more errors in formatting. Too much quoting and writer loses control of material.
Poor

--Plagiarism results in an F paper (more than 25% of the paper). Sources are not properly cited internally in paper. No Works Cited page.
Quality of research
20 %

Excellent

Additional research is well synthesized.
Sources are reliable and properly evaluated. All information relevant to topic. Sufficient information provided to support all claims
Good

Some holes in research
Sources mostly reliable.
Information is relevant to topic. Sufficient information provided to support all claims
Fair

Research may be biased; too much opinion vs. facts
Source reliability is questionable. Needs more information to support some claims
Poor

Research incomplete
Source reliability is questionable.
There is not enough info or explanation to prove point(s). There is a lack of understanding of research if secondary research was done.



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