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DOL F07 Comparison/Contrast Essay

Comparison/Contrast assignment for DOL

Rubric Code: ZB8C6

By KDMaynard

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

DOL Comparison/Contrast Essay
	Needs Attention (N/A)	Making Progress (N/A)	Looking Good! (N/A)
CONTENT	Needs Attention Writing may not address assigned topic; thesis/ argument not apparent or too confusing, trivial or vague; supporting details and examples repetitious, irrelevant, or vague	Making Progress Writing addresses assignment; presents thesis/argument and supports it with solid and relevant examples and details; addresses comparisons and contrasts between both pieces	Looking Good! Essay responds completely to assignment; presents clear thesis/ argument and supports it with concrete, substantial and consistently pertinent references and examples from both pieces
ORGANIZATION	Needs Attention Development of thesis/argument illogical or random; sentences and paragraphs lack coherence or unity; transitions unclear	Making Progress Development of thesis/argument is fairly logical and coherent; sentences and paragraphs are understandable; transitions and flow of argument are apparent	Looking Good! Development of thesis/argument progresses logically, clearly, and smoothly; sentences and paragraphs are coherent, unified, and stylistically effective; transitions and flow of argument are explicit and smooth
GRAMMAR, USAGE, MECHANICS	Needs Attention Sentences and paragraphs generally complete; standard grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling somewhat demonstrated	Making Progress Sentences complete; paragraphs logical; standard grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling generally demonstrated	Looking Good! Sentences and paragraphs skillfully and stylistically constructed; standard grammar. punctuation, usage and spelling flawlessly demonstrated
WRITING PROCESS	Needs Attention Minimal (or no)evidence of preliminary draft(s) undergoing significant revisions and incorporating feedback	Making Progress Preliminary drafts completed and submitted for comments; some evidence of feedback being used to undergo revision process	Looking Good! Preliminary drafts completed and submitted for comments; clear evidence of revision process, making use of feedback and incorporating suggestions; final product polished and complete