Ranking Sample Essays

Essay A

• Thesis - The thesis is stated clearly and is sufficiently limited in scope. The thesis is also arguable...one could argue the validity of the clame that Austen tries to influence the way the reader percieves a character.
• Analysis - The analysis was insightful and backed up the thesis. The writer presents a well thought out and convincing argument on how Austen influences the readers opinion.
• Style - The writer wrote clear and concise. The writing was not only conversational, but it was also sophisticated.
• Overall Grade - A-

Essay B

• Thesis - The thesis is limited in scope; however, it is not arguable. The writer is merely stating fact, rather than presenting an interesting argument on how the reader can interpret the text how they wish.
• Evidence - The evidence is generally solid, but again it is mearly stating fact, not presenting an argument.
• Style - Clear yet it is lacking sophistication in areas of the essay.
• Overall Grade - B

Essay C

• Thesis -The thesis is vague and unarguable. There is a large scope and is just stating common fact. The thesis is also somewhat hard to follow and poorly written.
• Evidence - The evidence is also vague and does not go into depth. The analysis also does not go into detail and mearly rephrases the evidence.
• Style - The writing style is poor and it seems as though the writer did not take time to plan, write, and then revise.
• Overall Grade - C+