Use this form to generate your Formal Analysis report.
Enter your name in the box at the top. Use the sliders to choose a score for each section below (Organization, Description etc.). When you’re done, click the big green button at the bottom to copy your results Submit your results in the comments section of the Canvas assignment page Enter your name:
Organization
A - AB, Excellent
introduction moves smoothly to the thesis introduction and/or conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper and restates the thesis statement paragraphs use smooth transition sentences each paragraph is well-developed and has a central topic that relates to the thesis strong and coherent organization that builds analysis B - B/C, Good
thesis statement is stated in the introduction introduction and/or conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper and restates the thesis statement paragraphs uses some transition sentences each paragraph has a central topic that relates to the thesis C, Developing
thesis statement is stated in the introduction, but may not be obvious introduction and/or conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper and restates the thesis statement paragraphs uses some transition sentences each paragraph has a central topic that relates to the thesis evidence of organization but doesn’t build the analysis D, Underdeveloped
thesis is not clearly stated in the introduction introduction and/or conclusion may not summarize main points paragraphs may not use transition sentences paragraphs may lack a central topic may lack a logical flow of information little evidence of organization F, Failing
thesis is not clearly stated in the introduction does not have introduction and/or conclusion paragraphs do not use transition sentences paragraphs lack a central topic lacking a logical flow of information no evidence of organization
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Description
A - A/B, Excellent
demonstrates close and sustained looking at the artwork ample evidence of art historical terms or knowledge to describe the artwork effectively and clearly all applicable formal aspects of the work have been thoughtfully and thoroughly addressed B - B/C, Good
demonstrates close looking at the artwork evidence of art historical terms or knowledge to describe the artwork applicable formal aspects of the work have been addressed but may be lacking in some details C, Developing
demonstrates some close looking at the artwork some evidence of art historical terms or knowledge to describe the artwork all applicable formal aspects of the work are addressed adequately but lacks details D, Underdeveloped
demonstrates little looking at the artwork little evidence of art historical terms or knowledge to describe the artwork some applicable formal aspects of the work are addressed adequately but lacks in details F, Failing
little to no evidence of close looking shows little to no evidence of art historical terms or knowledge to describe the artwork some applicable formal aspects of the work are addressed but lacks details
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Thesis and Analysis
A - AB, Excellent
thesis is thoroughly supported with clear examples clear and thorough explanation of relationship of different elements and how they contribute to meaning of the artwork uses specific observation and documentary evidence to substantiate analysis paper has a well-developed balance of formal aspects and original discussion, ideas and/or opinions B - B/C, Good
thesis is supported with examples explanation of relationship of different elements and how they contribute to meaning of the artwork uses specific observation and documentary evidence to substantiate analysis paper has a balance of formal aspects with original discussion, ideas and/or opinions, but may rely more on description rather than analysis. C, Developing
thesis is not well supported with examples some explanation of relationship of different elements and how they contribute to meaning of the artwork uses some observation and documentary evidence to substantiate analysis, but may not be specific paper has a some balance of formal aspects with original discussion, ideas and/or opinions of the student, but rely more on discussion of formal aspects of the work rather than analysis. D, Underdeveloped
thesis statement may be too broad, to narrow, or unclear and may not be supported with examples little explanation of relationship of different elements and how they contribute to meaning of the artwork uses little observation and documentary evidence to substantiate analysis relies too heavily on discussion of formal aspects of the work with little original discussion, ideas and/or opinions by the student F, Failing
no clear explanation of relationship of different elements and how they contribute to meaning of the artwork uses no specific observation and documentary evidence to substantiate analysis relies much too heavily on formal aspects of the work with little/no discussion by the student
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Clarity and Conventions
A - AB, Excellent
very few if any grammar issues language is evocative and specific no evidence of monotonous, superfluous, mechanical, or repetitive language very little/none of the language is informal very few to no type-os and errors B - B/C, Good
language is evocative and specific very little of the language is monotonous, mechanical, or repetitive very little of the language is informal C, Developing
language is somewhat specific some of the language may be monotonous, superfluous, mechanical, or repetitive little of the language is informal D, Underdeveloped
unprofessional appearance: different fonts, ink issues, etc. language is somewhat specific language may be monotonous, superfluous, mechanical, or repetitive frequent type-os and errors F, Failing
unprofessional appearance: different fonts, ink issues, etc. significant grammar issues language is lacking in specificity language is often monotonous, mechanical, superfluous, or repetitive significant type-os and errors
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Format
A - AB, Excellent
title of artwork is always italicized included an image of the artwork(s) with correct label information B - B/C, Good
title is always italicized included an image of the artwork(s) with correct label information C, Developing
title is always italicized included an image of the artwork(s), but label is missing some information D, Underdeveloped
may have incorrect margin size page requirements may not be met, or are close title may not be italicized student has not included any images F, Failing
page requirements not met student has not included an image of the artwork
Revision and Peer Review
Check the box if you participated in peer review and used feedback to make revisions.
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