Miss Dapal's Rubric for Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Please follow this rubric to know exactly what I will be expecting in your essays and why and how I score them!
Exceeds Expectations (90-100)
Focus and The thesis is clear and fits the assignment.
Argument Argument presents a clear, unique
perspective that is insightful. Establishes
the "so what" and maintains connection to
thesis. Provides reasonable grounds for
argument, and does not have logical gaps in
the argument.
Analysis Concepts are developed in a sophisticated
and creative manner. Ideas connect to each
other effectively through the use of properly
supported and thoroughly analyzed
evidence.
Organization The text demonstrates a seamless
progression of ideas. There are clear topic
sentences that connect the ideas and
argument between body paragraphs using
great transitions. There are apparent
paragraphs indicating to the introduction
and conclusion. Creative title.
Mechanics Virtually no grammar or spelling errors.
and Style Outstanding control and usage of language
such as effective diction and various
sentence structures. Uses correct and proper
citations. Sophisticated and objective tone
is maintained throughout. There is cohesion
and clarity in the relationships between
claim, reasons, and grounds.
Meets Expectations (80-89)
Thesis accurately reflects the
requirements of the assignment and
demonstrates a unique perspective.
However, it is not as specific. Further
development of the significance is
needed and stronger connection to the
thesis. There are some logical gaps in
the argument.
Concepts are coherent and
sophisticated but needs to be
developed a little further. Establishes
a connection between ideas, but needs
to thoroughly explain grounds more
clearly.
The text demonstrates some
progression of idea with effectively-
ordered paragraphs. Links topics with
good transitions. There is a creative
title, as well as an introduction that
establishes the argument well and a
conclusion that closes the argument.
Few grammar or spelling errors. Uses
some phrases and clauses to link
major sections of the text. Claims are
mostly explained. There is an attempt
at maintaining a sophisticated and
formal tone and style.
Near Expectations (70-79)
The author states a claim, but it is
too vague, broad, or unrelated to
the assignment. No consistent link
to thesis. There are several flaws in
the argument.
Explains some concepts, but in an
incoherent manner. Needs to
develop analysis of evidence and
providing grounds in order to form
an efficient connection between
ideas.
Demonstrates some signs of
organization. There is a flow of
ideas, but it is not progressive or
seamless. Does not have a creative
title. Introduction could explain
argument more concisely and there
is no clear closure for conclusion.
Many grammar or spelling errors.
Claims aren't explained very well,
and are not connected to main
argument. There is little attempt at
maintaining a formal tone.
Does Not Meet Expectations
Thesis is unidentifiable or
does not answer to the writing
assignment requirements.
There is no central focal point.
There are many logical flaws
in argumentation.
Ideas are not explained. Use of
evidence is inadequate,
inappropriate, or vague. There
is no clear connection between
concepts.
Structure is not cohesive and
unclear. Ideas don't seem to
connect and there are abrupt
transitions from one idea to
another. Missing either
introduction and conclusion or
both.
Spelling, diction, punctuation
errors affect readability of
overall text. Improper use or
absence of citations. Informal
tone; uses inappropriate
language.