Analysis Paper Rubric


Students will explore an event, concept, and/or personality that has affected and shaped U.S.
Foreign Policy Towards Israel since 1948. The following rubric is a guide to the students on the
instructors grading criteria.  Because it is an analysis paper I will accept papers between 7 and
10 pages in length (excluding title and source pages) 12 pt., Times New Roman font, 1.5 spacing.



Components

% of Grade

Appropriate format and reference methods (Title page, title, text, headers, reference page, and
in-text citations are correct. Paragraphs do not end with source citations. Minimum and appropriate
use of quotations.)

10

Clear Objectives and thesis (Topic introduced, its importance explained. Strong, clear thesis
supported throughout paper.)

10

Logical development of body and thesis  (Accurate and valid reasons. One clear idea related to
thesis in each paragraph. Student’s own ideas, supported by logical reasoning and evidence from
sources. Clear explanation of everything. Course concepts used accurately and effectively. Logical
order of ideas, and smooth flow between ideas. Read has no questions or doubts.)

50

Depth, appropriateness, and use of research (Minimum of five high-quality, acceptable sources
directly related to topic. Use of MU online databases and primary and secondary sources.
Sufficient, relevant, well-chosen, effective cited ideas. Source material introduced and
explained.)

10

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity (Understandable and correct English.
Third person only.)

20

TOTAL

100%