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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: PXW58W2
By famouswriter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  unsatisfactory

1 pts

Needs work

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

unsatisfactory

Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
Needs work

Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
Good

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.
Excellent

Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences.
Organization

unsatisfactory

Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.
Needs work

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Reds have not been expanded.<BR>
Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.
Good

Organization generally follows Step-up to Writing method and yellows and reds are clear to the reader. An attempt to use transitions is evident.
Excellent

Organization is clear and logical. Follows Step-up to Writing method. Reds are fully explained. Logical transitions are used.
Number of differences/similarities

unsatisfactory

Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
Needs work

Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
Good

Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
Excellent

Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Details and Examples

unsatisfactory

Details and examples are missing.
Needs work

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.
Good

Details and examples support most of the statements.
Excellent

Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion

unsatisfactory

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
Needs work

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction
Good

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
Excellent

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Grammar

unsatisfactory

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing. Has many grammatical errors that make the paper difficult to understand.
Needs work

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains several errors. Has several grammatical errors that sometimes interfere with understanding.
Good

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains occasional errors. has occasional grammatical errors that generally do not interfere with understanding.
Excellent

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization very few errors. There are very few, if any, grammatical errors.
MLA

unsatisfactory

little or no attention is paid to MLA style
Needs work

Some attention is paid to MLA style, but it is often used incorrectly.
Good

The author has used MLA style, and there are limited mistakes
Excellent

The author has used MLA style with little to no errors.
Use of Quotes

unsatisfactory

Uses no quotes
Needs work

Uses quotes incorrectly at most times
Good

Uses quotes, but with occasional mistakes
Excellent

Uses quotes with little to no mistakes.




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