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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: E3C36B
By irennachang
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement
15 %

Poor

No thesis statement is present, or introduction does not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Fair

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are adequately developed.
Excellent

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the author's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Body Paragraphs
20 %

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear, or it does not relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific; they support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion
10 %

Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains a brief and interesting summary of the author's main points.
Overall Organization
20 %

Unity & Coherence
Poor

No organizational pattern is used. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point. While transitions are present, they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one organizational pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one organizational pattern. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
10 %

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent, and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Good

Writing is clear, and sentences have varied structure. The tone is consiste, and word choice is appropriate.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice are used throughout the essay.
Mechanics
20 %

Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. While distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Word Count
5 %

Poor

Less than 260 words or more than 540 words
Fair

Less than 280 words or more than 520 words
Good

Less than 300 or more than 500 words
Excellent

300-500 words



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