ENGL 364 Dr. Helen Bittel Rubric for Essay Three I. Ideas and Insights 0 2 4 6 8 The essay is analytical; it delves beneath the surface of the text and develops an argument. The breadth, depth, and scope of essay are appropriate to assignment The writer demonstrates real (and accurate) knowledge of the text and/or subject The writer makes original claims or offers original insights II. Argumentation 0 2 4 6 8 The author explains his/her reasoning (i.e. how an example supports a claim) clearly and logically; the reader does not need to ask "why?" or "how so?" The author offers specifics and avoids broad or unsupported generalizations The author uses examples to illustrate or support claims where helpful The amount of detail is proportional to importance III. Organization 0 1 2 3 4 The author arranges ideas into focused, fully-developed, proportional paragraphs The author sticks to the point and avoids irrelevant information or tangents The author orders paragraphs strategically (i.e. groups related ideas together, doesn't jump around, presents ideas in a logical sequence) The essay demonstrates coherence and unity IV. Correctness and Expression 0 1 2 3 4 The author abides by the conventions of standard written English, including grammar, mechanics (punctuation and capitalization), spelling, and usage (i.e. precise word choices and idiomatic phrasing). Ideas are expressed clearly and precisely; the author's train of thought is easy to follow Polished, varied sentences give a sense of continuity and facilitate comprehension 21-24 = "A" range 16-21 = "B" range 10-15 = "C" range 5-9 = "D" range Contact the English Department at: 570-348-6219. E-mail: English@marywood.edu.

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