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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: FX57XAA
By dspelinski
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

Well developed thesis statement that covers both subjects and the author's point. Clearly leads reader to understand how the author is going to lay out his/her ideas.
Good

Thesis statement is present but may be unclear as to how author is going to proceed. The comparison/contrast may be a little unclear.
Fair

Introduction of subjects is shaky. Author seems unclear or unsure how he/she is going t
o proceed with the analysis.
Poor

No controlling point about the subjects is evident. Statement about how author is going to proceed is unclear and confusing.
Ideas/Evidence

Excellent

The essay is well- supported by the student’s own ideas as well as the best possible and well analyzed evidence.
Good

The essay clearly demonstrates the student's own ideas and good evidence.
Fair

The essay has some good ideas but may be too simple in its analysis of the included evidence.
Poor

The essay may lack or completely fail in providing clear evidence and strong ideas.
Overall Organization

Excellent

Sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one recognizable pattern.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Focused topic sentences relate to the thesis statement. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Good

At least one topic sentence doesn't clearly relate to the rest of the paragraph. Details are clear and specific, but could offer better support.
Fair

A few topic sentences don't relate to the paragraphs. The details don't support the thesis as well as they could.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking.
Style: sentence flow, tone

Excellent

Sentence structure is varied, tone is consistent and academic, and transitions are used to move between paragraphs.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. 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 word choice could be more academic. Transitions are needed between paragraphs.
Poor

Writing is hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone isn't academic. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics & Requirements

Excellent

Hardly any errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Paper follows formatting instructions.
Good

Some errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization. Paper may not have followed all of the requirements.
Fair

Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. Paper did not follow most of the instructions.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Paper does not meet required length and formatting.




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