History Analytical essay

Essay Rubric

Full Credit Needs Work Incomplete

Title, Capitalization, Spelling, and Punctuation (5%)

Essay includes an original title, has proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation (4- 5%)

Essay has some components (title, proper spelling, and capitalization) but not all. (3-4%)

Essay lacks components. (0- 2.9%)

Page Requirement (5%)

Essay is typed and meets the required length (5-7 pages per prompt), double-spaced (5%)

Essay is just shy of required length. (4%)

Essay does not meet page requirement (0-3.9%)

Organization (10%)

Essay has an introduction, body paragraphs (with topic sentences), and a conclusion that wraps up the entire essay (9-10%)

Essay has an introduction and/or conclusion. The body paragraphs are weak and do not consistently use a topic sentence. The essay is organized is a way that is difficult to follow and/or is not chronological (7-8.9%)

Essay lacks an introduction and/or conclusion. The body paragraphs are unconnected to the essay's argument. The organization is unclear. (0- 6.9%)

Proofread/Edited (10%)

Essay uses appropriate paragraphs and is carefully proofread and edited, using appropriate tone and style. Passive voice is used sparingly. (9-10%)

Essay uses appropriate paragraphs, has been somewhat proofread and edited but might be unclear in a number of sentences/paragraphs. The essay has some passive voice. (7.5-8.9%)

Essay does not use appropriate paragraphs and seemingly has not been proofread. The essay relies heavily on passive voice. (0-6%)

Historically Accurate (10%)

The information included in the essay is historically accurate and demonstrates a command of the history covered in the corresponding section(s) of the class. (10%)

The essay includes some incorrect/false historical information. It reflects a lack of careful reading of course material or reliance on unreliable sources. (7.5- 8.9%)

The essay provides inaccurate claims regarding the history of the corresponding class section(s). It demonstrates a lack of command of course material. (0-5%)

Thesis (20%)

Essay contains an argument/thesis that addresses the history of immigration in the corresponding periods of American history answering the prompt. The thesis is supported by evidence and analysis. (18-20%)

Essay contains an argument that engages with the history of immigration in the corresponding periods of American history, but it is not supported by evidence and/or analysis, may not answer entire prompt, or is generally underdeveloped. (14-17.9%)

Essay does not include a clear thesis that answers the prompt or is unsuccessful at supporting/advancing the thesis. (0-13.9%)

Evidence (20%)

Essay uses specific evidence from appropriate sources (assigned reading, podcast/video, and lecture). All quotes, summaries, and paraphrased information are cited appropriately. (18-20%)

Essay uses some specific evidence but not from all required sources. Evidence may not be used appropriately. (1417.9%)

Essay lacks sufficient evidence and proper citations. The essay may use unreliable sources. (0- 13.9%)

Analysis (20)

Analysis is provided for all evidence. Analysis explains the evidence and links it to the essay's overall argument. An essay cannot have an argument without analysis. (18-20%)

Analysis is provided for some evidence. Analysis explains or links it to the thesis - not both. (14-17.9%)

Analysis is not consistently provided for the evidence. (0- 13.9%)