ENGLISH 5730 (Rhetoric) Grade Sheet
Final Paper
_____ Essay was submitted on time in an envelope or pocket folder with copy of text.
_____ Essay follows assigned format.
_____ Essay follows current MLA style guidelines.
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Content, Organization, Development, and Style_____ Essay consistently follows the guidelines of the assignment.
_____ Introductory paragraph clearly identifies the text (and its author), suggests the overall direction of the essay, and indicates the value and/or purpose of conducting a rhetorical analysis of the text.
_____ Rhetorical analysis is written in the present tense.
_____ Essay avoids needless summary or paraphrase.
_____ Rhetorical analysis demonstrates full understanding of major rhetorical concepts and terms (including the primary means of persuasion; the rhetoric of words, syntax, and structure; and the relation of stylistic devices to textual meaning).
_____ All stylistic/rhetorical devices identified in the essay (i.e., "show me") are accompanied by discussion of their purpose and/or effect (i.e., "so what?").
_____ Overall, the rhetorical analysis leads to a deeper understanding of both the meaning of the text and how the text functions.
_____ Essay consistently demonstrates originality of thought and freshness of expression.
_____ Organization of essay is clear, logical, and effective without being formulaic.
_____ The essay guides the reader with smooth transitions without being formulaic.
_____ Conclusion successfully clarifies and emphasizes the main point or purpose of the essay
_____ Sentences have been effectively revised for clarity, variety, conciseness, and emphasis.
_____ Word choice is consistently precise and appropriate.
_____ Essay is free of major errors.
_____ Essay is free of distracting errors.