iRubric: Comparison Essay rubric

Essay has a clear focus with a thesis or research question that guides the reader. Information is presented clearly and logically, and in such a way that shows insight into the topic.

Essay's focus is a little vague--the thesis or research question may not yet be narrow enough. Information is
is presented clearly and logically, for the most part, with occasional problems in clarity or logic.

The thesis statement or research question speak in general terms and do not create an effectively narrowed topic. Information is
organized, but
there are some issues with clarity or logic.

There is no research question or thesis apparent. The information appears to be disorganized.

All sources
(information and
graphics) are
accurately
documented in the
desired format.

All sources
(information and
graphics) are
accurately
documented, but a
few are not in the
desired format.

All sources
(information and
graphics) are
accurately
documented, but
many are not in the
desired format.

Some sources are
not accurately
documented.

All paragraphs
include ia POINT sentence, INFORMATION in the form of quotes or paraphrases, and EXPLANATION to tie the point and information together.

Most paragraphs
include ia POINT sentence, INFORMATION in the form of quotes or paraphrases,
and EXPLANATION to tie the point and information together.

Paragraphs
included related
information but were
typically not
constructed well.

Paragraphing
structure was not
clear and sentences
were not typically
related within the
paragraphs