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Compare and Contrast Essay on Rising Out of Hatred 
Compare and Contrast Essay on Puritan readings
4th paper
Rubric Code: UXWW626
By serahirasuna
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric C&C essay
100 %
  Excellent

4 pts

Very Good

3.5 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2.5 pts

Introduction & thesis/conclusion
15 pts

Excellent

There is a good attempt to focus the paper and to introduce (even in a general way) what the reader should expect. There is a strong thesis statement, attempts at topic sentences. There is a strong conclusion.
Very Good

The attempt to focus the paper is clear.
There is an attempt at a thesis sentence; topic sentences might be incomplete or too vague. There is a conclusion
Fair

The paper is lacking a good intro, conclusion, thesis statement or topic sentences.
Poor

There is zero attempt to introduce and conclude the paper. There is no thesis statement or attempt at it. Paragraphs are not focused.
Organization
20 pts

Excellent

There is a clear pattern and order using either the whole-to-whole or point-by-point method. Writer provide insightful arguments.
Very Good

Maintains patterns of comparison/contrast in well-structured paragraphs. One or two of the traits compared seem superficial.
Fair

Pattern of comparison /contrast is not maintained all the way through the essay; paragraphs are unstructured.
Discussion is not complete.
Poor

Pattern of exposition is not identifiable and/or paragraph divisions do not follow a comparison & contrast pattern. There is a misunderstanding of a how to write a comparison & contrast essay.
Support & text evidence.
25 pts

Excellent

Body paragraphs contain concrete details that support the topic sentence or thesis through citing or logical reasoning. Shows good knowledge of the text and how to "prove" statements with support.
Very Good

Body paragraphs each contain specific details that support the topic sentence or thesis through reference to the text but support may be uneven. Shows knowledge of the text.
Fair

Body paragraphs contain some concrete details but these do not relate to the point being made in the paragraph.
Poor

There is minimal support for the writer's statements. Does not show knowledge/ understanding of the book. Discussion is superficial and hurried.
Writing
20 pts

Excellent

Writing shows mastery of basics. The essay works as a whole, has "flow" and reader can follow it without having to back track or guess at meaning.
Very Good

Writing is approaching mastery although it may be missing a few transitions or information that completes the whole.
Fair

Writing is basic and feels halting. Writer may need to spend more time brainstorming for ideas or editing." Paper may be repetitive or lack specificity.
Poor

Writing needs improvement in many areas--in reading, annotating, brainstorming & outlining paper.
Grammar & MLA
20 pts

Excellent

Essay is free of spelling and grammatical errors; sentences show mastery in terms of form and ability to carry meaning. There is a WC page and in text citations that are accurate.
Very Good

Very few errors in spelling and grammar. There are one or two items that keep this from showing "mastery." There is a WC page and some, but not enough citations.
Fair

Contains multiple errors in spelling and grammar including serious ones like run-ons or fragments, but they are few in number. A WC page or in text citations may be missing.
Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.
Both WC page and in-text citations are missing.




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