Scribd
Upload
501 views1 page

Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric

The document provides a rubric for grading a compare and contrast essay. It will be graded on the following criteria in 3 sentences or less: The rubric grades the essay out of 100 points, with points allocated for page layout (15), introduction (10), body of the essay including developing the thesis and properly citing sources (45), conclusion (5), writing style (10), and mechanics (10). Successful essays will have proper formatting, introduce and defend a clear thesis point-by-point with transitions, and demonstrate college-level writing proficiency with no errors.

Uploaded by

jmik76
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
501 views1 page

Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric

The document provides a rubric for grading a compare and contrast essay. It will be graded on the following criteria in 3 sentences or less: The rubric grades the essay out of 100 points, with points allocated for page layout (15), introduction (10), body of the essay including developing the thesis and properly citing sources (45), conclusion (5), writing style (10), and mechanics (10). Successful essays will have proper formatting, introduce and defend a clear thesis point-by-point with transitions, and demonstrate college-level writing proficiency with no errors.

Uploaded by

jmik76
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Mikalaitis A.P.

Writing Final Rubric for Compare and Contrast Essay Page Layout 15 points - Default margins 5pts - Paper is double spaced, size 12, Times New Roman font 5pts Proper MLA heading 5pts Introduction 10 points - The thesis reflects both the content (main points) and the structure (the order in which the main points are made) of the essay 5pts Body of essay 45 points - Point by point or subject by subject organization - Subjects share enough commonality to form the basis of comparison - Balance and flexibility - There are clear and eloquent transitions between paragraphs - Every paragraph has a topic and concluding sentence that makes clear the exact purpose of the paragraph 5pts - Every paragraph actually serves as a building block in logically defending the thesis and clarifying its nuances 5pts - All ideas, concepts, and quotations from other sources are properly cited 5p - Consistent point of view Conclusion 5 points - The paper contains an effective concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a sense of completeness and a conviction that the point has been made. It brings the paper to a thoughtful, satisfying end rather than a mechanical summary of the obvious 5pts Style 10 points - Each sentence is clearly linked to the preceding sentence 1pts - There is sentence variety 1pts - The paper demonstrates college-level verbal finesse. 2pts - The paper has an engaging voice that is truly the writers own and captivates the readers attention 2pts Mechanics 10 points - Spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure are flawless 2pts - There is no repetition 2pts - The diction, although sophisticated, is clear, concise, and easy to read 2pts - There are no grammatical errors 2pts

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy