iRubric: AVID College Comparison Essay rubric

Description lacks mention of location of colleges, whether it is urban, rural or suburban, population, enrollment and other descriptive information of the college setting. Writing lacks flow, details are either wrong, lacking or excluded.

Description contains some mention of location of colleges, whether it is urban, rural or suburban, population, enrollment and other descriptive information of the college setting. Lacks evidence of well developed thought and flow, information is incomplete or incorrect.

Description of colleges is complete with mention of location of college, whether it is urban, rural or suburban, population, enrollment and other descriptive information of the college setting. An exceptional flow of descriptive comparison of the two colleges is evident.

Description of colleges is complete with mention of location of college, whether it is urban, rural or suburban, population, enrollment and other descriptive information of the college setting. An exceptional flow of descriptive comparison of the two colleges is evident PLUS it is very interesting and engaging.

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. No clear idea or purpose is present. Information is lacking and comparison/contrast is lacking.

Details are incoherent. Lacks sufficient content for ease of understanding and flow.

Details are clear and specific and support adequate compare/contrast information.

Details are clear and specific and support adequate compare/contrast information AND includes additional information regarding financial aid packages

Paper lacks specific due dates for applications for admission and financial assistance.

Has incomplete or confusing information for due dates. Does not address dates for comparison of colleges.

Due dates are specifically addressed and clearly indicate the required information for admission and financial aid.

Due dates are specifically addressed and clearly indicate the required information for admission and financial aid. ALSO includes any information over and above the required criteria.