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Oedipus/Hamlet Essay 
Comparision/Contrast ENGL 102
Rubric Code: J73C35
By JMCRigney
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Focus and Content
40 pts

1.has a stated and arguable thesis that relates to the topics mentioned in the thesis or a compare/contrast paper having to do with both Oedipus and Hamlet
2. all paragraphs clearly relate to the thesis
3. the intro., body, and conclusion cleary compares and contrasts two short stories as denoted in the thesis;
4. Each paragraph/point you make is strongly supported with details and examples from the short stories.
5. The syllabus is followed as far as content and topic
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Comparision/Contrast is accurate, neat, and to the point, as well as aligned with the thesis.
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Comparision/Contrastis not quite fully developed, and one or two points in the paper may be misaligned.
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Comparision/Contrast is not fully developed and 1 or 2 points in the paper are misaligned.
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Comparision/Contrast is not developed and 1 or 2 points in the paper are misaligned.
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Comparision/Contrast is not developed and is confusing. 1 or more points in the paper are misaligned.
Organization
10 pts

1. The essay is logically organized
2. The essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions
3. The essay has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
4. some organizational method is used as discussed in class
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1. logically organized: intro., body, and conclusion.
2. The essay flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is logically organized and at least 80% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is logically organized and at least 70% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay is somewhat logically organized and/or at least 60% of it flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
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The essay shows very little organization and few if any transtions are used.
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

1. Excellent Word Choice
2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of personal pronoun I.
3. Subject/Verb Agreement
4. No fragments
4. No run-ons
5. No comma splices
6. No spelling or other grammatical/mechanics errors
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Essay has no significant grammatical, mechanical, or word choice errors that impede understanding.
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Has no more than 2 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has no more than 3 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has no more than 4 significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
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Has 5 or more significant grammar, mechanic, or word choice errors.
MLA In Text and Format
20 pts

1. Uses a direct quote as an in-text citation with proper formatting.
2. Uses at least one block quote with proper parenthetical formatting.
3. Uses a paraphrase or a summary with proper parenthetical formatting.
4. Quotation marks used when appropriate
5. Rules for setting up a paper's format and structure followed (Header, Heading, etc.)
6. No plagiarism.
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1 or 2 errors in MLA citation requirements or formatting
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2 to 3 errors in MLA citations or formatting
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3 to 4 errors in MLA citations or formatting
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4 to 5 errors in MLA citations or formatting
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5 or more errors in MLA citations or formatting
Work(s) Cited
10 pts

MLA citations are correct.
1. Works Cited page in alphabetical order with correct formatting.
2. Correct citation format and sources used
3. 2nd and subsequent lines indented
4. Reliable trustworthy sources used
5. Correct formatting on Works Cited page
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1 or 2 errors in Works Cited page requirements or formatting
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2 to 3 errors in Works Cited page requirements or formatting
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3 to 4 errors in Works Cited page requirements or formatting
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4 to 5 errors in Works Cited page requirements or formatting
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5 or more errors in Works Cited page requirements or formatting





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