50
Essays earning a score of 50 meet the criteria for 47 papers, in addition, provide especially full or perceptive analysis using a critical theory and/or demonstrate an impressive control of language.
47
Essays earning a score of 47 effectively analyze a story using a critical theory in order to consider the perspective that may have influenced the author’s purpose for writing. These essays refer to the story and research frequently, offering specific details to support their explanations. Their prose represents an ability to control a wide range of the elements of effective writing but is not flawless.
44
Essays earning a score of 44 fit the description of 41 essays but are distinguished by a more complete or more purposeful analysis using a critical theory and/or a more mature prose style.
41
Essays earning a score of 41 adequately analyze a story using a critical theory in order to consider the perspective that may have influenced the author’s purpose for writing. These essays refer to the story and research occasionally offering specific details to support their ideas, but offer less detailed and/or less convincing explanations. The writing may contain lapses in diction or syntax, but generally the prose is clear.
38
Essays earning a score of 38 analyze a story using a critical theory in order to consider the perspective that may have influenced the author’s purpose for writing but these essays may provide uneven or inconsistent explanations. They may analyze in a superficial way or demonstrate a limited understanding of the story and/or research because they may only refer to the book and sources on a few occasions. The writing may contain lapses of diction or syntax, but it usually conveys the writer’s ideas.
34
Essays earning a score of 34 respond to the prompt inadequately. They may have difficulty analyzing a story or in using a critical theory in order to consider the perspective that may have influenced the author’s purpose for writing. The story and research may only be alluded to or summarized. The prose generally conveys the writer’s ideas but may suggest immature control of writing.
31
Essays earning a score of 31 meet the criteria for the score of 34 but demonstrate less success in analyzing (may only summarize the story or the research) or less control of writing.
Works Cited
All paraphrased and quoted material in the paper is documented on the works cited
2
1
0
Works Cited
Works Cited page is punctuated correctly based on the correct source type (book, website, etc.)
2
1
0
Works Cited
Works Cited entries are properly alphabetized
2
1
0
Works Cited
Hanging indent is used for the second, third, etc. lines of citation entries
2
1
0
Works Cited
Works Cited margins and spacing follow MLA
2
1
0
MLA Manuscript Formatting
12 pt. font, Times New Roman is used
1
0
MLA Manuscript Formatting
Margins and spacing follow MLA Manuscript style
1
0
MLA Manuscript Formatting
Heading (writer’s name, teacher’s name, class, date) on left side of page 1
1
0
MLA Manuscript Formatting
Header (last name and page number) in top right-hand corner of each page
1
0
MLA Manuscript Formatting
Parenthetical citations use correct format and punctuation
1
0
Total pts: 65
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