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Excellent Introduction
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All of the required components are present including an introduction to the article being discussed complete with title, author’s name and thesis. As well as your own thesis naming the Aristotelian Appeals you plan to discuss.
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Successful Summary
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The second paragraph of the essay includes a general overview and description of the main topics covered in the article being discussed. The summary does not read as a list of the author’s points and does not include quotes or specific details from the article.
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5 to >0.0 pts
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Halfway There
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Either some of the required components of the summary are missing or too many details and/or quotes were included.
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0 pts
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Time For Review
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Please review the guidelines for Writing a Successful Summary.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody – Rhetorical Analysis
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Discussion of accurate and appropriate examples of rhetorical strategies used within the article being analyzed.
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40 to >20.0 pts
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Expert Analysis
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You have successfully identified the use of one or more Aristotelian Appeals in the article, and have used accurate examples of the appeals quoted from the article while incorporating an appropriate description of the effect these examples have on the reader.
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20 to >0.0 pts
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Halfway There
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Either you do not have enough examples, or your examples are not appropriate representations of the appeal you are discussing, or you spend too much time focused on the author’s main points rather than how they use the appeals to impact the audience.
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0 pts
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Time For Tutoring
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You may need to review the Aristotelian Appeals and how they can be used to convince an audience. Please seek tutoring for these concepts. And, review all course materials.
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
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Includes a summary of the main points of the essay as well as a statement determining whether or not the author used the Artisotelian Appeals successfully to convince their reader.
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10 to >5.0 pts
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Crafty Conclusion
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Wonderful job summarizing the main points of your essay and explaining to the reader whether or not the article author was successful in convincing their audience by using the appeals you discuss.
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5 to >0.0 pts
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Something’s Missing
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Either you haven’t fully summarized your own main points or you haven’t explained to your reader whether or not the article author was convincing.
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0 pts
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Uh-Oh
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Either your conclusion is missing entirely or it does not cover the required components at all.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
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Includes sentence structure, clarity, appropriate punctuation, capitalization, word choice, spelling, use of first-person and second-person narrative voice, run-on sentences, etc.
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5 to >2.5 pts
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Grammar Guru
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0.0 pts
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Please Proofread
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5-7 Grammar errors made throughout the essay. Please spend additional time proofreading your essay, or seek assistance with grammar concepts and review.
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0 pts
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Time For Tutoring
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9++ Grammar errors are made throughout the essay. Please seek tutoring at the Learning Center to review and clarify grammar concepts.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Format
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Includes proper spacing, header, heading, in-text parenthetical citation format, properly formatted works cited page, incorporation of properly formatted quotes of appropriate length according to MLA guidelines.
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15 to >8.0 pts
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MLA Master
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0.0 pts
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Please Review
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5-7 MLA formatting errors occur throughout the essay including in-text citations and works cited page.
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0 pts
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Time For Tutoring
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9++ MLA errors occur throughout the essay. Please seek tutoring for MLA format and review all MLA format course materials for appropriate formatting guidelines.
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15 pts
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Total Points: 100
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