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Comparison and Contrast Paragraph 
Comparison and Contrast Paragraph
Guidelines for scoring an comparison and contrast paragraph.
Rubric Code: CX6997X
By cwalkteach
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Topic Sentence

Is a purpose for comparison or contrast made clear through either a direct or implied thesis?
Poor

Topic sentence is not present or is unclear.
Fair

Topic sentence is present but is too broad for the paragraph topic.
Good

Topic sentence is present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Excellent

Topic sentence is clear and well-written.
Logical Order

Is the pattern of development appropriate for the writer's purpose and the readers' needs?
Poor

The points and supporting details within the paragraph are developed in a logical order.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the paragraph in a logical order, but some of the points or details may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Good

Most of the points and details are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Excellent

The paragraph is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs.
Transitions

Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Poor

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though they may not be very effective and/or appropriate. They may be basic.
Excellent

Transitions are present, appropriate, and effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Comparison/Contrast

Are sufficient examples present and are they appropriate for the paper?Are the points of comparison useful and suficient, and are they consistenlty developed?
Poor

Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, and they are inconsistently developed.
Fair

Some points of comparison are useful and sufficient, and are somewhat developed.
Good

Most points of comparison are useful and sufficient, and are mostly developed.
Excellent

All points of comparison are useful and sufficient and are consistently developed.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?
Poor

Paragraph contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Fair

Paragraph contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Good

Paragraph contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Excellent

Paragraph contains one or two errors.




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