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Grading Rubric for Rhetorical Analysis Paper
Evaluation Criteria
Points Points Possible Earned
Do you meet the main assignment objective of analyzing the rhetorical situations of your two sources to support your claims to why a certain commercial is better?
15
Do you effectively use evidence (concrete examples from your sources) to support your thesis? This means you must first introduce your evidence, then quote or paraphrase it, and conclude by stating how the evidence shows an analysis of the commercial.
15
Do you demonstrate your knowledge of rhetorical analysis by using the proper lexis and applying it in your essay?
15
Do you have a clear thesis (main idea/claim/argument) that each paragraph supports in a focused manner with no filler?
10
Is your essay structured so that your logic is easy to follow with smooth transitions between ideas and warrants clearly stated?
15
Did you give a thoughtful revision to your earlier drafts?
10
Is your essay in proper MLA format with correct intext citations and a works cited page?
10
Do you use tone, language, and style which are appropriate for your audience (composition studies academics)?
5
Does your essay reflect a strong writer's ethos by using proper grammar (so the reader can understand your message)? Total
5 100
ENC 1101
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