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ENG 2211 AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1865

INSTRUCTOR: BRE GENTRY

STUDENT NAME: ______________________________________

RUBRIC FOR LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPER (100 POINTS)

GRADING SHEET LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPER

_____ MLA FORMAT ______ ANALYSIS


Possible 15 Points Possible 20 Points
 Entire paper is double-spaced with 1” margins.  Explanation thoroughly explains the evidence.
 12pt font, New Times Roman.  Analysis is given of the evidence and how it
 Page numbers with the student’s last name are supports the thesis.
on the top right of each page.  Analysis offers new insight into the topic.
 Name, Professor, Class, and Date are on the first
page, left side, double-spaced. ______ CONCLUSION
 Title centered above first paragraph/Subtitles Possible 5 Points
and headings are in the appropriate place.  Wraps up the paper’s main ideas without
 In-text citations included necessary information restating them verbatim
in parentheses after borrowed material.
 In-text citations are punctuated correctly. ______ STYLE & REQUIREMENTS OF
ASSIGNMENT
_____ WORKS CITED PAGE Possible 10 Points
Possible 10 Points  The paper is 3-5 pages in length
 Page is titled “Works Cited” and is centered.  Paragraphs are logically organized
 References are alphabetical.  Transitions between and within paragraphs are
 Minimum of 3 credible sources. smooth
 Sources listed are cited at least one time within
the body of the paper. _____ GRAMMAR & LANGUAGE
 References include all information required for Possible 10 Points
MLA style.  No run-ons or fragments
 Punctuation and capitalization are correct.  No spelling errors
 Hanging indent is used for entries longer than  Correct capitalization
one line.  Correct punctuation
 Vivid and descriptive language
______ INTRODUCTION AND THESIS  Free of slang, contractions, or text speak
Possible 10 Points
 Engaging intro that gains attention. GRADE:___________
 Clearly states the main idea of the paper.
 Includes a thesis statement. INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS:
_____________________________________________
______ EVIDENCE/QUOTES _____________________________________________
Possible 20 Points _____________________________________________
 Evidence is detailed and clear in the paper. _____________________________________________
 Quote introductions are integrated into the _____________________________________________
sentences with quotes. _____________________________________________
 Evidence supports the thesis.
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Established 9/13/23

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