Research Paper Assessment Rubric #1/2

Throughout the course of the semester, each student will write two analytical research papers that introduce, describe and compare a work of art selected from our text book.  

Composition of essays:

1. Include a color image of the art work
2. Introduce the work of art, noting artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, location, cultural influences of the time period, and any other pertinent information surrounding the specific work
3. The bulk of the paper should be a well formed analytical essay describing the pertinent elements and principles of design the artist/designer is using in the specific work of art.  Please return to our introductory notes on the class blog to note all the elements and principles of design. Also check the assignment on the end of the Ancient Egyptian Chapter 3
4. Each element / principle should be thoroughly described analyzing how the artist has made use of each of them in the work of art. Each element/principle should be described at minimum of two paragraphs
5. In separate paragraphs include any symbolic references found in the work of art
6. Include any other pertinent information you have researched on the particular work of art
7. Compare and contrast through the formal elements and principles of design one other work of art from our text up to and including introduction to page 70
8. Write a concessionary paragraph to bring your essay to an end

ESSAY # 1 / 2    Standards for grading   
2 page minimum
Double spaced -- 800 word minimum

Essay contains accomplishment in four areas:

A Quality = Surpasses Standards. A stellar performance

B Quality = Occasionally meets standards appropriately, a good performance 

C Quality =. Approaches and meets some standards 

D Quality = Meets some standards, however, not near enough to meet them adequately

F Quality = Does not meet the standards

1. 80% of overall grade goes towards content & description of how the formal elements are operating. The essay is well developed, thoughtful and analytical in nature. Essay brings in excellent descriptive support of how the elements are operating in this particular work of art.  (Each element will receive approximately 20% = 4 x 20 = 80)

2. 5% of overall grade goes towards the information provided of the symbolism in the work of art and includes properly cited bibliographic sources, your research of the work of art and it’s process of making it. 

3. 5% of overall grade goes towards the comparative analysis you write, contrasting the similarities as well as the differences of the second work of art.  Make sure you give full details of that work. 

4. 10% of overall grade towards the essay's mechanics of writing. The essay's structure is well organized, transitions are smooth, grammar is excellent, and includes the addition of image with proper labeling. Essay is coherent and illustrates technical control of the author.

NAME: 

Elements and Principles of Design (4 areas) 80%

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Symbolism found in work, Research necessary! 5%

Comparative Analysis to another work of art 5%

Mechanics of Writing 10%

TOTAL