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Research Paper
Compare/Contrast Essay
Research Paper Scoring Rubric
Rubric Code:
Z22A289
By
GwendolynFM
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
100 points
Excellent
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Fair
(N/A)
Poor
(N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement
15pts
Excellent
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. The introduction gives adequate background on the topics being discussed in the research paper. The thesis is narrow and takes a clear and debatable stance on the topic being researched.
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Background on the research topic is not clear and specific. The thesis begins to take a stance but is not specific.
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the research topic but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point.
Poor
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce the research topic, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
20pts
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images of the topic being researched. The details clearly support the author's thesis. The author develops deep analysis of the evidence used to support topic.
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point. The author offers some personal analysis of the issue.
Fair
At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or subjects are not fully developed. The author relies mostly on outside sources to make there points, offering very little personal analysis.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point.
Conclusion
10pts
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the the research topic. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the subject and leaves reader with an original, final example, question, idea and/or call to action
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the research subjects, but it is not very engaging or interesting. Does not go beyond revisiting essay points.
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the research subject, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Evidence
10pts
Excellent
Two secondary sources, one primary source, and a personal connection are all used in the essay. Quotes and paraphrases are properly introduced with signal phrases, in-text citations, and an effective analysis about why the source is relevant to the author's argument.
Good
Two secondary sources, one primary source, and a personal connection are all used in the essay. Quotes are introduced properly with signal phrases, in-text citations, and an attempt an analysis is made.
Fair
At least one source is missing from the paper, or evidence is improperly introduced, cited, or lacks fully analysis.
Poor
There is no attempt to incorporate sources into the paper.
Overall Organization
Unity & Coherence
15pts
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order. Connections between topics are clearly made and logically progress to create a clearly focused argument.
Good
The details are in a clear effective order. The way that the argument progresses is linear and logical.
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but the author jumps from one topic to the next without logical connections, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
20pts
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics
10pts
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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