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Comparison of two articles and fact checking
Rubric Code: MXCW442
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Critique essay
  Poor

1 pts

Below average

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Above average

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

No introduction.
Below average

An attempt at an introduction has been made but it does not follow conventional paragraph format.
Average

Introduction includes some of the purpose of the essay, but stronger one needed
Above average

The students has communicated the overall purpose of the article in a topic sentence and well-structured paragraph.
Superior

The student has clearly identified the overall purpose of the article in a well-conceived topic sentence, and provided an overview of what is to follow.
Purpose & Evidence

Poor

The student compares or contrasts, but does not include both. There is no supporting information or support is incomplete.
Below average

The student compares and contrasts items, but supporting information is incomplete. The student may include information that is not relevant to the comparison.
Average

The student compares and contrasts items, but with minimal supporting information
Above average

The student compares and contrasts items clearly, and provides supporting information but it is general. The student includes only the information relevant to the comparison.
Superior

The student compares and contrasts items clearly and fully. The student points to specific examples to illustrate the comparison, and includes only the information relevant to the comparison.
Organization/Structure

Poor

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. No conclusion.
Below average

The student breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure, but some information is in the wrong section. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, which distracts the reader, and/or no conclusion.
Average

The student breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure, but some information is in illogical place
Above average

The student breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure, but does not follow a consistent order when discussing the comparison and/or a strong conclusion may be lacking.
Superior

The student breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure, and follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison. Strong conclusion.
Research

Poor

No sources or research included.
Below average

Student included almost no sources
Average

Student included 3 sources; some research did not apply
Above average

Student included 4 or more outside sources to support thesis
Superior

Student included 5 or more relevant sources and explained importance of sources in relation to topic.
Grammar

Poor

Writer makes more than 6 errors in syntax, S/V agreement, parallelism, active/passive, spelling, or organization that distract the reader.
Below average

Writer makes 4 errors in syntax, S/V agreement, parallelism, active/passive, spelling, or organization that distract the reader.
Average

Writer makes 3 errors in syntax, S/V agreement, parallelism, active/passive, spelling, or organization that distract the reader.
Above average

Writer makes 1-2 errors in syntax, S/V agreement, parallelism, active/passive, spelling, or organization that distract the reader.
Superior

Writer makes no errors in syntax, S/V agreement, parallelism, active/passive, spelling, or organization that distract the reader.
Format

Poor

Student did not follow format
Below average

Student followed format minimally
Average

Student followed format some of the time
Above average

Student followed format with one or two mistakes
Superior

Student followed format, no mistakes



Keywords:
  • Critique, Article, College Essay







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