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English 102 Essay

English 101 Essay

Comparison/Synthesis Essay

Rubric Code: RC72XW

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Comparison Essay
	Exceeds 20 pts	Meets 16 pts	Fair/Adequate 14 pts	Does not meet 10 pts
Introduction/Thesis	Exceeds Introduction engages the reader, introduces textual issues and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated in one sentence that contains a position and a rationale; thesis exhibits analytical thinking and is engaging. Texts and authors to be used are named.	Meets Introduction leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking, texts and authors are named.	Fair/Adequate Introduction leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may not be named.	Does not meet Introduction fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Organization & Analysis	Exceeds Paragraphs are engaging and each begin with transitional topic sentences that relate and support the thesis; each paragraph provides context before quotes, signal phrases and analysis/explanation of quotes. The analysis provides in-depth insights about the author's overall message and/or rhetorical devices/techniques used. The conclusion is strong and compelling.	Meets Paragraphs are well-organized and usually begin with transitional topic sentences that relate and support the thesis; each paragraph provides context before quotes, but it is often too general; signal phrases are somewhat varied and analysis/explanation of quotes could be stronger. The analysis provides some insights about the author's overall message; may mention rhetorical devices. The conclusion good overall.	Fair/Adequate Paragraphs are somewhat organized but often do not begin with transitional topic sentences that relate and support the thesis; each paragraph does not provide enough context before quotes and summary is short or too general; signal phrases are not varied and analysis/explanation of quotes often not provided. The analysis provides little insight about the author's overall message. The conclusion needs revision.	Does not meet Essay presents a short and unclear intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; quotes are dropped without signal phrases and not explained; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
MLA format and citations	Exceeds The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.	Meets The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. Works Cited page is, for the most part, formatted correctly.	Fair/Adequate Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly.	Does not meet Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism. No Works Cited page is included.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling	Exceeds There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, word choice, grammar or spelling.	Meets There are some errors in mechanics, usage, word choice, grammar or spelling; however, these errors do not cause coherence problems overall. Student needs to review grammar.	Fair/Adequate There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling and many word choice problems which cause confusion. Student needs intensive grammar review.	Does not meet There too many errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling and many word choice problems which cause serious confusion. Student needs intensive review by attending the Writing Center, weekly tutoring, and grammar exercises online.
Writing Process	Exceeds Student participated in all activities related to the writing process: peer review that includes active engagement with the work of peers, visit to the Writing Center and has met the page requirement.	Meets Student participated in all activities related to the and gave peers some helpful commentary. Almost met page requirement.	Fair/Adequate Student participated put little effort in the peer review process; Page requirement may not have been not met.	Does not meet Student did not participate Peer Review and/or paper may be late. Page requirement is not met.

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English

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Writing

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