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Keehn, Robin - Changing Places— Page 5
Exchanges: The On-line Journal of Teaching and Learning in the CSU
Analytic Focus and Development
To demonstrate critical thinking a.k.a. "Analytic Focus and Development," the
essay must have a clear, unifying thesis statement; topic sentences or assertions that
connect logically to that thesis; and paragraphs that thoughtfully engage the who, what,
where, when, how, and why of analysis.
| A: |
Explores the issues thoughtfully and in depth |
| B: |
Shows some complexity of thought and development |
| C: |
May treat the subject simplistically or repetitively |
| D: |
Lacks development, or demonstrates confused thinking |
| F: |
Underdeveloped, illogical, or confused |
Organization and Support
The "Organization and Support" criteria prompt students to consider whether their paragraphs are in a logical order (dictated by theme or chronology), whether their transitions are smooth, and whether their support is credible.
| A: |
Coherently and logically organized, with ideas supported by logical reasoning and well-chosen examples |
| B: |
Well organized and developed, with appropriate reasons and relevant examples to support ideas |
| C: |
Adequately organized and developed, generally supporting ideas with reasons and examples |
| D: |
Poorly organized and developed, does not provide adequate of appropriate details to support ideas |
| F: |
Confusing organization, simplistic generalizations, lacks relevant support |
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