iRubric: Compare/Contrast 2 articles rubric

10 9
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the author's point for the comparison or the contrast.

8 7
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects, they are not very engaging.

6 5
Intro and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison/contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.

4 3 2 1
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.

10 9
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the points used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.

8 7
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the points used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.

6 5
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.

4 3 2 1
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay

10 9
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay. No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.

8 7
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader. A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall essay.

6 5
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay. A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.

4 3 2 1
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate. Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.