Analysis Essay

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Introduction with Thesis Statement
___Need to expand introduction ___Weak or missing thesis statement
___Weak or bland opening ___Could expand intro. ___Need to mention title and author
Good introduction
Interesting opening; introduction starts broad and narrows to a strong thesis statement; effective development
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Organization and Focus
___Under-developed body paragraphs detract from flow of paper ___Tangents detract from logical progression ___Body paragraphs don't support thesis statement
___Need to improve topic sentences ___Need to wrap up body paragraphs more effectively ___One or two paragraphs need work / lapses in logical flow ___Need to rethink order of body paragraphs
Body paragraphs are well organized; good topic sentences
Effective, logical order of body paragraphs; essay builds to strongest point; effective topic sentences and clincher sentences for every body paragraph
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Depth of Analysis and Support
___Weak analysis; lack of depth and development ___Plot summary ___Need supporting quotations
___Need more supporting details, examples, and quotations ___Ineffective quotations (illogical selection or poor fit or length) ___Need to elevate level of thinking/exploration
Writer has strong grasp of material, but could dig deeper in spots; good support, including effective quotations
Writer seems like an expert; thorough analysis; imaginative, original ideas; specific support throughout; useful quotations
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Conclusion
Need to bring closure, make discussion come full circle
Weak development; too abrupt
Good conclusion
Starts with reworded thesis statement; broadens out; leaves the reader with something to ponder
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Writing Style and Voice
___Elevate diction, including verbs ___Vary sentences ___Improve transitions ___Writing lacks energy
Need to work more on this
Good, but could still improve
Strong verbs; elevated diction; smooth transitions; varied sentences; logical flow; voice comes across strongly
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