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Comparison and Contrast Essay 
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Guidelines for scoring an comparison and contrast essay.
Rubric Code: B39A35
By lambclay
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Superior

9 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Unnacceptable

0 pts

Comparison/Contrast
20 %

Are sufficient examples present and are they appropriate for the paper? Are the points of comparison useful and sufficient, and are they consistenly developed?
Excellent

All points of comparison are useful and sufficient and are consistently developed.
Superior

Almost all points of comparison are useful, developed and sufficiently supported.
Good

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

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

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

No clear evidence of comparison or contrast.
Thesis
15 %

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

Thesis is exceedingly well written.
Superior

Thesis is clear and well-written.
Good

Thesis is present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Fair

Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Poor

Thesis is not present or is unclear.
Unnacceptable

No clear thesis.
Body Paragraphs
15 %

Excellent

Body paragraphs demonstrate an excellent use of the topic sentence, evidence, and explanation model discussed in class.
Superior

Paragraphs demonstrate understanding of all three areas of development, but might have one or two problem areas within the body of the essay.
Good

Body paragraphs exceed basic expectations, but need development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Fair

Body paragraphs meet expectations, but need significant development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Poor

Body paragraphs fail to meet expectations and need extensive attention and revision in terms of focus, length, development, or order.
Unnacceptable

No clear body paragraph structure
Topic Sentences
15 %

Excellent

Topic sentences model all four functions covered in class.
Superior

All of the functions are present, but could use minor improvements.
Good

One of the functions covered in class needs additional attention.
Fair

Two of the functions covered in class need more attention.
Poor

Three or more of the functions covered in class need attention.
Unnacceptable

No use of topic sentences to direct development of essay.
Connections
10 %

Are the things being compared, contrasted, or developed through analogy logically connected to one another?
Excellent

Connections are exceedingly well developed.
Superior

Connections are logically connected to each other and are presented in a clear and appropriate manner.
Good

Connections are present and logical but do not qualify as excellent.
Fair

Some connection between the compared items is shown, but it is not sufficient.
Poor

The things being compared are not logically connected to one another.
Unnacceptable

No evidence of connections between paragraphs or concepts.
Logical Order
10 %

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

The author uses order in such a way as to generate a synergy within the essay.
Superior

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

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Poor

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole fail to display a clear logical order.
Unnacceptable

No evidence of logic or order in presentation of ideas.
Transitions
5 %

Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Superior

Transitions exceed the basic level, but don't demonstrate a necessarily sophisticated level of writing.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair

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

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

No evidence of transitions.
Grammar and Mechanics
5 %

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

Essay is completely error free.
Superior

Essay contains one or two errors.
Good

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Poor

Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Unnacceptable

Grammatical errors make the essay unreadable.
Word Usage
5 %

Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay.
Excellent

Word usage demonstrates a excellent level of diction and use of language to communicate with the audience.
Superior

Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good

Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent.
Fair

Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Poor

Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay.
Unnacceptable

Word usage does not display a collegiate level.




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