This document provides a rubric for grading a literary analysis paper in an American Literature before 1865 course. The rubric outlines 15 criteria grouped into categories like MLA format (15 points), works cited page (10 points), introduction and thesis (10 points), evidence/quotes (20 points), analysis (20 points), conclusion (5 points), style and requirements (10 points), and grammar and language (10 points). For each criteria, the rubric describes what is required to meet the standard. The total possible points for the paper is 100.
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Literary Analysis Rubric for American Literature Before 1865
This document provides a rubric for grading a literary analysis paper in an American Literature before 1865 course. The rubric outlines 15 criteria grouped into categories like MLA format (15 points), works cited page (10 points), introduction and thesis (10 points), evidence/quotes (20 points), analysis (20 points), conclusion (5 points), style and requirements (10 points), and grammar and language (10 points). For each criteria, the rubric describes what is required to meet the standard. The total possible points for the paper is 100.
This document provides a rubric for grading a literary analysis paper in an American Literature before 1865 course. The rubric outlines 15 criteria grouped into categories like MLA format (15 points), works cited page (10 points), introduction and thesis (10 points), evidence/quotes (20 points), analysis (20 points), conclusion (5 points), style and requirements (10 points), and grammar and language (10 points). For each criteria, the rubric describes what is required to meet the standard. The total possible points for the paper is 100.
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. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________