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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Rubric Code: QX9786W
By LWLassiter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
  Excellent

40 pts

Good

37 pts

Fair

31 pts

Poor

23 pts

Redo

0 pts

Focus

Excellent

Thesis statement is well-developed and provides a points listed organization for the essay. Additionally, there are clear, developed topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph.
Good

Thesis statement is developed and provides some organization. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they need some improvement.
Fair

Thesis statement is attempted, but needs revision. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they do not provide a clear focus. Substantial revision needed.
Poor

Thesis statement is missing, misplaced, or does not directly address the assignment. Topic sentences are not in line with the overall focus of the essay. Additionally, language and presentation of material is unfocused.
Redo

Essay is unreadable.
Re-Do.
Development

Excellent

There are (3) three clear comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion is in-depth.
Good

There are (2) two developed comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion is adequate.
Fair

There is (1) one developed comparison/contrast example between Story A and Story B. Discussion needs some revision.
Poor

Student has not provided any developed comparison examples between the two stories.
Redo

Essay is unreadable.
Re-Do.
Organization

Excellent

Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs (3), and a conclusion. Each paragraph as well has a claim, reference (examples), and a concluding thought. Additionally, transitions are used to increase readability.
Good

Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Each paragraph has a claim, examples, and conclusion thought, but some lacking of coherence.
Fair

Overall essay is lacking in clear organization and lacking one of the following elements: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
Poor

Essay is completely lacking in organization and missing two or more of the following elements: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
Redo

Essay is unreadable.
Re-Do.
Sentence/Paragraph Structure

Excellent

Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and is free of subject/verb disagreements.
Good

Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, but there are some subject/verb disagreements.
Fair

Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader.
Poor

Essay is almost completely unreadable due to too many errors.
Redo

Essay is unreadable.
Re-Do.
MLA Typed

Excellent

The essay is typed in MLA style: printed and typed, Times New Roman font, 12 point font size, double spaced including the heading, heading typed on the top left of page one, 1 inch margins right to left and top to bottom. Works Cited page has no errors.
Good

The essay lacks 1-2 aspects of MLA style but the margins are 1 inch top to bottom and left to right, and it is double spaced. Works cited page has 1-3 errors.
Fair

The essay lacks 3 aspects of MLA style but is 1.5 pages in length and the margins are 1 inch top to bottom and left to right, and it is double spaced. Works Cited page has 4-6 errors.
Poor

The essay is NOT typed or lacks 3 or more aspects of MLA style or is too brief. Works Cited page in unacceptable or is not present.
Redo

Essay is unreadable.
Re-Do.



Keywords:
  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Charlotte's Web, Writing, Essays, English, Technology



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