Posted: November 20th, 2016

use the Psychoanalytic Criticism approach and let it to help you analyze Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

English 103 Literary Criticism/Analysis Research Paper Rubric

Now use the Psychoanalytic Criticism approach and let it to help you analyze Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. Your final draft must be 3-5 pages in length, include 3-5 secondary sources, and be formatted in MLA Style.

Please be sure that you are familiar with this rubric — use it as you draft and refer to it when considering how you’re writing earned the grade it did.

TS = topic sentence (argumentative statement making a point in support of thesis)

CD = concrete detail (quotes)

CM = commentary (interpretation, explanation of the deeper significance of the quote, proves how the topic sentence — and thus, the thesis — are valid)

“A” (90-100) Excellent

Content

• Thesis presents well-phrased controlling idea/argument
• All argumentative statements are persuasively worded and logically support thesis with a related point
• Each body paragraph contains well-chosen CD’s that effectively support the point
• All quotes are embedded in lead-in sentences
• Interpretations present insightful, well-developed analysis
• Essay effectively uses relevant research to develop points
• Essay maintains focus on controlling idea, all points are substantial and well-developed
• Essay demonstrates attention paid to the audience and the purpose
• Concluding paragraph draws conclusions that go beyond restating thesis

Organization:

• Paragraphs logically sequenced
• Smooth transitions between and within paragraphs create coherence and unity
• CD’s arranged logically within paragraph to support TS
• Fluent expression of ideas
• Focus maintained throughout essay

Language Use:

• Sentences varied in length and structure
• Mastery of compound/complex structures, parallelism, noun/verb agreement, noun/pronoun, agreement, verb tense consistency, preposition use
• Diction appropriate for academic writing

Mechanics and Vocabulary:

• Unique, confident and engaging voice and style
• Word choices are engaging and fresh
• Effective use of language
• Proper syntax
• Accurate spelling and punctuation, very few, if any, grammatical or mechanical errors