Analysis Rubric – 20 points
Criteria
Excellent = 4
Levels of Achievement
Good = 3
Fair = 2
Poor = 1
There is one specific, well-focused
topic. Main ideas are clear and are
well supported by detailed and
accurate information.
There is one clear, well-focused
topic. Main ideas are clear but
are not supported by detailed
information or facts.
Organization
The introduction is inviting, states
the main topic, and provides an
overview of the argument.
Information is relevant and
presented in logical order. The
conclusion is strong.
The introduction states the
main topic and provides an
overview of the paper. A
conclusion is included, but does
not strengthen the
argument/position.
Voice
The author’s purpose of writing is
very clear, and there is strong
evidence of attention to audience.
The author’s knowledge of and/or
experience with the topic is
evident.
The author’s purpose of writing The author’s purpose of writing is
somewhat clear, and there is
is somewhat clear, and there is
some evidence of attention to evidence of attention to audience. The author’s purpose of writing
is unclear.
The author’s knowledge of the
audience. The author’s
topic seems limited.
knowledge of and/or experience
with the topic is evident.
Word Choice
The author uses vivid words and
phrases. The choice and
placement of words seems
accurate, natural, and
appropriate.
Focus and
Details
Sentence
All sentences are well-constructed
Structure,
and have varied structure and
Grammar,
length. The author makes very few
Mechanics, &
errors in grammar, mechanics,
and/or spelling.
Spelling
The author uses vivid words and
phrases. The choice and
placement of words is
inaccurate at times and/or
seems overdone or
inappropriate for the subject
matter.
There is one topic, but main ideas
are not especially clear.
The introduction states the main
topic. A conclusion is included, but
is not especially
relevant/supportive.
The author uses words that
communicate clearly, but the
writing lacks variety and seems
inappropriate to the subject
matter.
Most sentences are well
Most sentences are well
constructed and have varied
constructed, but they have a
structure and length. The author
similar structure and/or length.
makes a few errors in grammar, The author makes several errors in
mechanics, and/or spelling, but
grammar, mechanics, and/or
these mistakes do not interfere
spelling that interfere with
with understanding.
understanding.
Total
The topic and main ideas are
not clear.
There is no clear
introduction, structure, or
conclusion.
The writer uses a
limited vocabulary.
Jargon or clichés are not used
properly and detract from the
meaning.
Sentences sound
awkward, are distractingly
repetitive, or are difficult to
understand. The author
makes numerous errors
in grammar, mechanics,
and/or spelling
that interfere with
understanding.
Total