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Formal Analysis Self-Assessment Rubric

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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 (AI level)

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
coherent organization

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

alphabetical-sorting

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Evidence

A - A/B, Excellent

demonstrates close and sustained looking at the artwork
ample evidence of art terms (elements and principles) 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 (AI-level)

demonstrates close looking at the artwork
evidence of art terms (elements and principles) 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 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

hand-with-pen

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Thesis and Analysis

A - AB, Excellent

thesis is clear, insightful, and original
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 clear and strong
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 (AI-level)

thesis is present but may lack originality
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 analysis is basic and general.
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

lacks a thesis
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

brainstorm-skill

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