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Is a purpose for comparison or contrast made clear through either a direct or implied thesis?
Are the things being compared, contrasted, or developed through analogy logically connected to one another?
Is the pattern of development appropriate for the writer's purpose and the readers' needs?
Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Are sufficient examples of BOTH comparison and contrast present and are they appropriate for the paper? Are the points of comparison and contrast useful in proving the thesis?
Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?
Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay?