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ENGL 70/100W Grading Criteria for 500-word analyses Professor McSharry

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Close reading

The analysis provides a compelling close reading that uses specific textual evidence to support ideas.

The analysis provides a complete close reading that is adequately supported with textual evidence.

The analysis lacks focus or fails to consider a significant issue in the text. Textual citations do not always demonstrate claims being made.

The analysis is unclear; relationships between ideas are frequently not signalled; very little textual evidence supports assertions.

4

Structure The analysis is written in paragraphs that are well- organized internally and logically related to one another.

Paragraphs are coherent; transitions are present but sometimes inadequate.

Internal organization of paragraphs is weak; transitions are missing; paragraph sequence seems arbitrary.

Paragraphs lack unity, coherence, and a standard pattern of development.

4

Writing The writing is clear, precise, grammatical, and correctly punctuated.

Minor grammatical and punctuation errors are sprinkled throughout the text.

The writing is awkward, the diction is imprecise, and/or punctuation or grammar errors impeded intended meanings.

Grammar and punctuation do not indicate a sufficient understanding of the boundaries of the sentence.

3

MLA criteria The analysis consistently conforms to MLA format and citation criteria.

The analysis deviates from MLA format and citation criteria in a few minor ways.

The paper meets the majority of MLA formatting and citation criteria.

The paper does not follow MLA format and/or citation guidelines.

2

3.25 Please note: This is a holistic rubric that is intended to provide students with specific feedback on major areas of their writing.

The total point value of each 500-word analysis is 4 or 5 points (depending on the class) on a 100-point scale. The recorded grade for each assignment will average the four category scores above. For example, if a student receives a 4 for close reading, a 4 for stucture, a 3 for writing, and a 2 for MLA criteria, the grade will be computed as follows: 4+4+3+2=13 divided by 4 = 3.25.