Visual Analysis

HUM - Analysis Essay Rubric

1/3

Criteria Ratings Pts

40.0 pts

40.0 pts

30.0 pts

Thesis/Focus on Analysis 1

40.0 to >35.0 pts Exceeds Expectation Essay controlled by clear, precise, well­defined thesis: is sophisticated in both statement and insight.

35.0 to >30.0 pts Meet Expectations Clear specific argumentative thesis central to essay; may have minor terms undefined.

30.0 to >20.0 pts Developing General central thesis or controlling idea; may not define several central terms.

20.0 to >10.0 pts Beginning Thesis vague or not central to argument, central terms not defined.

10.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable Essay has no discernible thesis.

Thesis/Focus on Analysis 2

40.0 to >35.0 pts Exceeds Expectation Evidence of thorough analysis is demonstrated. Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

35.0 to >30.0 pts Meet Expectations Adequate evidence of analysis is demonstrated. Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

30.0 to >20.0 pts Developing Some evidence of analysis is demonstrated. Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

20.0 to >10.0 pts Beginning Little evidence of analysis is demonstrated. Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

10.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable No evidence of analysis is demonstrated.

Development of Ideas 1

30.0 to >27.0 pts Exceeds Expectation Well­chosen examples, persuasive reasoning used consistently to develop and support thesis: uses quotations and citations effectively; causal connections between ideas and evident.

27.0 to >24.0 pts Meet Expectations Pursues thesis consistently: develops a main argument with clear major points and appropriate textual evidence and supporting detail; makes effort to organize paragraphs topically.

24.0 to >14.0 pts Developing Only partially develops the argument; shallow analysis; some ideas and generalizations undeveloped or unsupported; makes limited use of textual evidence.

14.0 to >5.0 pts Beginning Frequently only narrates; digresses from one topic to another without developing ideas or terms; makes insufficient or awkward use of textual evidence.

5.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable Little or no development; may list facts or misinformation; uses no quotations or fails to cite sources or plagiarizes material.

Cultural Analysis Essay Rubric

2/3

Criteria Ratings Pts

30.0 pts

20.0 pts

20.0 pts

Development of Ideas 2

30.0 to >27.0 pts Exceeds Expectation Elegant intro, body, and conclusion; well­ constructed paragraphs; clear and smooth transitions; arrangement of evidence is logical and apt.

27.0 to >24.0 pts Meet Expectations Clear intro, body and conclusion; paragraphs controlled by specific, detailed, and arguable topic sentences; clear transitions between developed and logically arranged paragraphs.

24.0 to >14.0 pts Developing Some awkward transitions; some underdeveloped or brief paragraphs; arrangement may not appear natural; contains unnecessary information.

14.0 to >5.0 pts Beginning Simplistic, tends to summarize; wanders from one topic to another; illogical arrangement of ideas.

5.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable No transitions; incoherent paragraphs; suggests poor planning or no serious revision.

Writing Conventions

20.0 to >17.0 pts Exceeds Expectation Sentence structure, grammar, spelling, mechanics, word choice, and usage enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.

17.0 to >14.0 pts Meets Expectations Errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, mechanics, word choice, or usage seldom interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication

14.0 to >9.0 pts Developing Errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, mechanics, word choice, or usage may sometimes interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.

9.0 to >4.0 pts Beginning Errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, mechanics, word choice, or usage interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.

4.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable Errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, mechanics, word choice, or usage seriously interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication

Use of Research & Documentation 1

20.0 to >17.0 pts Exceeds Expectation More than 3 external  sources are used to  provide compelling evidence. All sources are relevant and reliable.

17.0 to >14.0 pts Meets Expectations A minimum of 2 external sources  is  used to support  claims. Most  sources are relevant and reliable.

14.0 to >9.0 pts Developing Less than 2 external sources are used to support claims. Some sources are relevant and reliable.

9.0 to >4.0 pts Beginning Limited external sources  are used. Most sources are neither relevant nor reliable.

4.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable External research is not used to support statements.

Cultural Analysis Essay Rubric

3/3

Total Points: 200.0

Criteria Ratings Pts

20.0 pts

Use of Research & Documentation 2

20.0 to >17.0 pts Exceed Expectation All sources are accurately documented and in the desired format on the Works Cited/Reference page.

17.0 to >14.0 pts Meets Expectations All sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format on the Works Cited page.

14.0 to >9.0 pts Developing All sources are documented, but many are not in the desired format on the Works Cited page.

9.0 to >4.0 pts Beginning Lacks sources and/or sources are not accurately documented. Incorrect format is used.

4.0 to >0 pts Not Acceptable No sources provided and/or documented.