Rubric For Critical Analysis Essay: Maximum: 100 Points

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Rubric for Critical Analysis Essay

Maximum: 100 points

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INTRODUCTION and There is a well-developed Introduction creates Introduction adequately Background details are
CONCLUSION introduction with an interest. Thesis states explains the a random, unclear
(Background History/Thesis attention grabber that the position. Conclusion background, but may collection of
Statement) grabs the reader’s interest effectively summarizes lack detail. Thesis states information. Thesis is
and continues to engage the topic. the topic, but key vague and unclear.
the reader up until the elements are missing Conclusion is not
thesis statement. The effective and does not
thesis statement should summarize main points.
clearly state the
experience or event that
will be described as well as
the effect on the writer.
Conclusion should
effectively wraps up and re
stresses the importance of
the thesis.
MAIN POINTS Well developed main Three or more main Three or more main Less than three
(Body Paragraphs) points/topic sentences points relate to the points are present, but ideas/main points are
that relate directly to the thesis, but some may lack details in describing explained and/or they
thesis. Supporting lack details. The analysis the event. Little are poorly developed.
examples are concrete and shows events from the descriptive language is The story tells; it
detailed. The analysis is author’s point of view, used. doesn’t show
developed with an but could use more
effective point of view. descriptive language.
ORGANIZATION Logical Progression of Logical progression of Organization is clear. Writing is not
(Structure and Transitions) ideas with a clear structure ideas. Transitions are Transitions are present organized. The
that enhances the thesis. present throughout the at times, but there is transitions between
Transitions are effective essay, but lacks variety. very little variety. ideas are unclear or non
and vary throughout the existent.
paragraph, not just in the
topic sentences.
STYLE Writing is smooth, skillful, Writing is clear and Writing is clear, but Writing is confusing and
(Sentence Flow, Variety, and coherent. Sentences sentences have varied could use a little more hard to follow. Contains
Diction) are strong and expressive structure, Diction is sentence variety to fragments and/or run-
with varied structure. consistent. make the writing more on sentences.
Diction is consistent and interesting.
words are well chosen.
MECHANICS Punctuation, spelling, There are only a few (3- Distracting errors in
(Spelling, Punctuation, Punctuation, spelling, and and capitalization are 4) errors in punctuation, punctuation, spelling,
Capitalization) capitalization are all generally correct with spelling, and and capitalization.
correct. No errors. few errors (1-2) capitalization.

Introduction/Conclusion __________ Positive Comments:__________________________________

Main Points/Body Paragraphs__________ _____________________________________________________

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Organization ___________ _____________________________________________________

Style___________

Mechanics ______________ What needs work:____________________________________

Total Points: _________x 4= _________/100 Points _____________________________________________________

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