Rhetorical Analysis Responding to a Written Argument 500-750 word essay
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOCUS Is there a solid purpose for the essay? The thesis statement or central idea of the essay should be narrowed and specific so that the topic can be thoroughly developed in the essay. Furthermore, the thesis should indicate whether you believe the writer has effectively presented and supported his/her claim. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUNITY Is the focus maintained throughout the entire essay? The examples and ideas developed in the essay should relate directly to the thesis so that the essay does not stray from the central idea. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOHERENCE Overall, the essay exhibits a clear pattern of organization. The essay should have a smooth flow of ideas ordered in a logical sequence that effectively guides the reader (think topic sentences and transitions). Finally, your tone and word choice should be appropriate for your audience. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDEVELOPMENT The body of the essay should fully and completely develop the thesis or central ideal of the essay and relate to the AUDIENCE and PURPOSE. The controlling idea should be fully developed throughout the essay with concrete and vivid detail. • A creative, focused title should be provided. • Introduction effectively forecasts paper. Text to be analyzed is introduced at the beginning of the essay to orient reader. The first sentence of the essay should contain the author’s name (if given), the title of the editorial in quotation marks, the publication name in italics, and the author’s thesis • Body of essay provides clear analysis and doesn’t stray into lengthy summary. • You should include a concrete conclusion; avoid pasting your thesis here. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS AND PRESENTATION Does the essay meet the assignment requirements? The essay should display evidence of the writing/revision process, which includes proofreading for grammatical/mechanical/spelling mistakes. Also, the essay should be written in MLA format (properly documented, so as to avoid plagiarism; you must include a Works Cited page) and should meet the specified word count, using appropriate font and margin sizes. |
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Total Points: 100.0 |
Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This
criterion
is
linked
to
a
Learning
Outcome
FOCUS
Is there a solid purpose for the essay? The thesis
statement or central idea of the essay should be narrowed
and specific so that the topic can be thoroughly developed
in the essay. Furthermore, the thesis should indicate
whether you believe the writer has
effectively presented
and supported his/her claim.
20.0
pts
Full
Marks
0.0
pts
No
Marks
20.0
pts
This
criterion
is
linked
to
a
Learning
Outcome
UNITY
Is the focus maintained throughout the entire essay? The
examples and ideas developed in the essay should relate
directly to the thesis so that the essay does not stray from
the central idea.
20.0
pts
Full
Marks
0.0
pts
No
Marks
20.0
pts
This
criterion
is
linked
to
a
Learning
Outcome
COHERENCE
Overall, the essay exhibits a clear pattern of organization.
The essay should have a smooth flow of ideas ordered in
a logical sequence that effectively guides the reader (think
topic sentences and tr
ansitions). Finally, your tone and
word choice should be appropriate for your audience.
20.0
pts
Full
Marks
0.0
pts
No
Marks
20.0
pts
This
criterion
is
linked
to
a
Learning
Outcome
DEVELOPMENT
The body of the essay should fully and completely
develop the thesis or central ideal of the essay and relate
to the AUDIENCE and PURPOSE. The controlling idea
should be fully developed throughout the essay with
concrete and vivid detail. • A creative, foc
used title should
be provided. • Introduction effectively forecasts paper.
Text to be analyzed is introduced at the beginning of the
essay to orient reader. The first sentence of the essay
should contain the author’s name (if given), the title of the
edito
rial in quotation marks, the publication name in
italics, and the author’s thesis • Body of essay provides
clear analysis and doesn’t stray into lengthy summary. •
You should include a concrete conclusion; avoid pasting
your thesis here.
20.0
pts
Full
Marks
0.0
pts
No
Marks
20.0
pts
Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOCUS
Is there a solid purpose for the essay? The thesis
statement or central idea of the essay should be narrowed
and specific so that the topic can be thoroughly developed
in the essay. Furthermore, the thesis should indicate
whether you believe the writer has effectively presented
and supported his/her claim.
20.0 pts
Full
Marks
0.0 pts
No
Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUNITY
Is the focus maintained throughout the entire essay? The
examples and ideas developed in the essay should relate
directly to the thesis so that the essay does not stray from
the central idea.
20.0 pts
Full
Marks
0.0 pts
No
Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeCOHERENCE
Overall, the essay exhibits a clear pattern of organization.
The essay should have a smooth flow of ideas ordered in
a logical sequence that effectively guides the reader (think
topic sentences and transitions). Finally, your tone and
word choice should be appropriate for your audience.
20.0 pts
Full
Marks
0.0 pts
No
Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeDEVELOPMENT
The body of the essay should fully and completely
develop the thesis or central ideal of the essay and relate
to the AUDIENCE and PURPOSE. The controlling idea
should be fully developed throughout the essay with
concrete and vivid detail. • A creative, focused title should
be provided. • Introduction effectively forecasts paper.
Text to be analyzed is introduced at the beginning of the
essay to orient reader. The first sentence of the essay
should contain the author’s name (if given), the title of the
editorial in quotation marks, the publication name in
italics, and the author’s thesis • Body of essay provides
clear analysis and doesn’t stray into lengthy summary. •
You should include a concrete conclusion; avoid pasting
your thesis here.
20.0 pts
Full
Marks
0.0 pts
No
Marks
20.0 pts
