ANALYTIC RUBRIC FOR GRADING
PAPERS
BELOW EXPECTATION
SATISFACTORY
EXEMPLARY
ORGANIZATION
OF PAPER,
INCLUDING
THESIS
STATEMENT
AND ARGUMENT
No apparent organization or thesis
statement. Evidence is not used to
support assertions. Paragraphs are
either too short or too long. (0-2)
The paper has a focus and
provides some evidence that
supports conclusions. (3-5)
The paper has a clear thesis
statement, is carefully organized
and provides convincing evidence
to support conclusions. Each
paragraph sticks to a specific theme.
(6-8)
CONTENT,
INCLUDING
ORIGINAL
ANALYSIS OF AT
LEAST ONE
WORK OF ART.
HISTORICAL
CONTEXT.
The content is inaccurate or overly
general, no original analysis of a
work of art or architecture. No
historical context given. (0-2)
The content is generally
accurate, but incomplete.
Description of art or
architecture is adequate but still
somewhat vague. Some
historical context given. (5-7)
The content is complete and
accurate. Works of art and
architecture are described and
analyzed vividly within their
historical contexts. (10-13)
STYLE:
CITATIONS,
BIBLIOGRAPHY,
WRITING &
GRAMMAR
Many citations missing, inadequate
bibliography, poor writing and
grammar. (0-2)
Includes citations where
necessary, an acceptable
bibliography, is decently
written. (3-6)
Full, correct citations, extensive
bibliography showing a
considerable amount of research,
excellent writing and grammar. (79)
TOTAL SCORE
SCORE