World Literature Essay
Evaluation Form
INTRODUCTORY
PARAGRAPH (20 points total) Points Possible
Points Earned
- Is the thesis clear and understandable? 10
- Is the argument outlined – can the
reader see where you plan to go? 5
- Is a connection made to the author’s
point or message? 5
BODY PARAGRAPHS (25
points)
- Are paragraphs arranged logically in
support of your thesis? 5
- Is analysis clear and convincing?
10
- Are quotes used effectively to support
ideas and arguments? 10
CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH (10
points)
- Is the overall argument strongly restated? 5
- Does the essay end on a strong and
convincing note? 5
STYLE and CONTENT (20
points)
- Is the writing interesting (good use of
language, phrasing, form, etc)? 10
- Are your ideas original, clear, and
focused? 10
GRAMMAR and MECHANICS (25
points)
- Is the essay relatively free of problems
in grammar and usage? 10
- Has your essay been carefully proofread
to avoid careless errors? 10
- Does the essay follow correct MLA
formatting style? 5
TOTAL POINTS EARNED
100
DEDUCATIONS:
15.No
title? Subtract 5 points
from the total. -5
16. No Works Cited page? Subtract 5 points from the total. -5
17.Not
typed? Subtract 20 points from
the total. -30
18. <24
hours late? Grade reduces to 50. F/50
19.
>24
hours late? Grade reduces to 0. 0
FINAL GRADE: