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Compare-Contrast Analysis of Two Essays 
For this assignment you will demonstrate your analytical skills by writing a focused compare-contrast analysis of selected Basic Elements of the two essays given.
Rubric Code: QXX4CBA
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Content

Introduction - 5 points

Excellent

Opening sentence makes general statement about topic. Thesis is clear & well-written and has a 3 part statement of points or comparison.
Good

Opening sentence does not make a general statement about the topic.Topic sentences and concluding sentences of each body paragraph well-worded. Thesis is present and but message may be ambiguous.
Fair

There is an opening sentence, but it is confusing.
Thesis is present but may be too broad for the topic. Intro is weak.
Poor

Thesis may be missing or states the obvious. Intro is weak or missing.
Content

20 points

Excellent

Points being compared and contrasted are clear, and there are a sufficient number for a satisfactory essay. Points are supported with vivid details from the text. Support is clearly and correctly identified.
Good

Points being compared and contrasted are clear and there are a sufficient number for a satisfactory essay. Points are mostly supported with details from the text. Support is mostly be correctly identified by tags and quotation marks.
Fair

Points being compared and contrasted may not be clear and there may not be a sufficient number. Points may lack support with details from the text. Support may or may not be correctly identified by tags and/or quotation marks.
Poor

Points being compared and contrasted are not clear or there are not sufficient details from the text to support them. Support is not be correctly identified by tags and quotation marks.
Organization

20 points

Excellent

Organization clearly follows one of the two basic patterns of block or point by point organization Similar items of comparison between essays are parallel. Paragraphs are well organized and easy to understand. Each contains a sophisticated topic sentence and transitions. All sentences within the paragraph concisely and effectively work to support both the paragraph's and thesis's claims.
Good

Organization follows one of the two basic patterns of block essays. Similar items of comparison are mostly parallel. Most ideas are thought out and organized for the reader. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence and transition, although some may seem formulaic. All sentences within the paragraph work to support both the paragraph's and thesis's claims.
Fair

An attempt was made to follow one of the two basic patterns of C&C essays. Items of comparison between essays may not be parallel. Some ideas are thought out and organized for the reader, but more development may be needed. There is an effort to create topic sentences and transitions, although this might not always be consistent. There is some connection between thesis and paragraphs.
Poor

No apparent effort was made to follow the patterns of a C&C essay. Ideas may be somewhat jumbled and hard to follow. Paragraphs may not begin with topic sentences nor end with transitions. There is not a clear connections between paragraphs and thesis.
Sentences

20 points

Excellent

Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout the essay. Sentences vary in type and are sophisticated.
Good

Most sentences are well constructed with complete thoughts. There is some variation in type. Sentences indicate a maturing style.
Fair

Most sentences are well constructed, but some are run-ons, fragments, or comma splices. There is little variation in sentence type. Sentence style may be unsophisticated.
Poor

Sentences do not have structure and are incomplete or rambling. Sentence style is unsophisticated. Many sentence errors, especially run-ons, fragments, and comma splices.
Word Use and Tone

10 points

Excellent

Word use is accurate and vocabulary is varied and sophisticated. Third person is used throughout essay. Tone is appropriate for material and reflects respect for inteligence of reader.
Good

Word use is mostly accurate and vocabulary is varied. Few to no words are misused. Third person is moslty used throughout essay. Tone is mostly appropriate for material and reflects respect for reader.
Fair

Word use is mostly accurate, but some mis-used words and/or idiomatic errors. Vocabulary lacks variation. Third person is moslty used throughout essay. Tone may be appropriate for material and reader.
Poor

May contain many misused or inaccurate words that impede readability. Little variation in vocabulary. Other than third person voice may be widespread. Tone is inconsistent or inappropriate.
Punctuation and Mechanics

15 points

Excellent

Essay contains no major errors in punctuation and mechanics
Good

Essay contains few if any errors in punctuation and mechanics--no pronoun or verb use or agreement errors.
Fair

Essay may contain a few errors in punctuation and mechanics including pronoun and verb use and agreement
Poor

Essay contains errors in punctuation and mechanics, pronoun and verb use and agreement.
MLA documentation

10

Excellent

Essay contains adequate parenthetical notes, quotation marks around direct quotes, and MLA Works Cited
Good

Essay does not have adequate parenthetical notes, but does have quotation marks, and MLA Works Cited
Fair

Essay does have adequate parenthetical but does not have quotation marks, or correct MLA Works Cited
Poor

There are no parenthetical notes, quotation marks, or MLA Works Cited.
Conclusion

5

Excellent

Restates the main points. States opinion and facts discussed that prove that point.
Good

Somewhat restates the main points. States opinion and facts discussed that prove that point.
Fair

Does not restate the main points. States opinion and facts discussed that prove that point.
Poor

Has little or no concluding paragraph Does not states opinion or facts discussed that prove that point.



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