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Comparison and Contrast Essay
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Guidelines for scoring an comparison and contrast essay.
Rubric Code:
M72239
By
askewmae
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Comparison and Contrast Essay
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Fair
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Comparison/Contrast
20
Excellent
20
All points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and consistently developed.
Superior
17
Almost all points of comparison are useful, developed, and sufficiently supported.
Good
14
Most points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and mostly developed.
Fair
10
Some points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and somewhat developed.
Unsatisfactory
5
Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, and they are inconsistently developed.
Unacceptable
0
No clear evidence of comparison or contrast.
Thesis
20
Excellent
20
Thesis is exceedingly well written.
Superior
17
Thesis is clear and well-written.
Good
14
Thesis is present but not clearly written.
Fair
10
Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Unsatisfactory
5
Thesis is not present or is unclear.
Unacceptable
0
No clear thesis.
Body Paragraphs
20
Excellent
20
Body paragraphs demonstrate an excellent use of the topic sentence, evidence, and explanation model discussed in class.
Superior
17
Paragraphs demonstrate understanding of all three areas of development, but might have one or two problem areas within the body of the essay.
Good
14
Body paragraphs exceed basic expectations, but need development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Fair
10
Body paragraphs meet expectations, but need significant development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Unsatisfactory
5
Body paragraphs fail to meet expectations and need extensive attention and revision in terms of focus, length, development, or order.
Unacceptable
0
No clear body paragraph structure
Connections/ Transitions
10
Excellent
10
Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Superior
8
Transitions exceed the basic level, but don't demonstrate a necessarily sophisticated level of writing.
Good
6
Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair
4
Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Unsatisfactory
2
Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Unacceptable
0
No evidence of transitions.
Logical Order
15
Excellent
15
The author uses order in such a way as to generate a synergy within the essay.
Superior
13
The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs.
Good
10
Most of the essay is presented in a logical order; readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Fair
8
The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Unsatisfactory
3
The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole fail to display a clear logical order.
Unacceptable
0
No evidence of logic or order in presentation of ideas.
Grammar and Mechanics
15
Excellent
15
Essay is completely free of consistent or glaring errors.
Superior
13
Essay contains one or two consistent errors.
Good
10
Essay contains a few consistent errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair
8
Essay contains several consistent errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Unsatisfactory
3
Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Unacceptable
0
Grammatical errors make the essay unreadable.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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