compare and contrast

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00%

3 Satisfactory 75.00%

4 Good 85.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

30.0 %Content

30.0 % Graphic Organizer Content

No attempt to include elements is evident.

One organized page includes elements of a compare/contrast graphic organizer. Fewer than four of the assignment criteria are listed.

One organized page includes elements of a compare/contrast graphic organizer that includes at least five of the assignment criteria.

One very organized page includes all elements of a compare/contrast graphic organizer that includes at least five of the assignment criteria.

One very organized, well-detailed page includes all elements of a compare/contrast graphic organizer that include all six of the assignment criteria.

50.0 %Compare/Contrast

50.0 % Graphic Organizer Compare/Contrast

Writer makes no attempt to compare and contrast the two programs.

Writer makes a superficial attempt to compare and contrast the two programs with fewer than four of the stated criteria.

Writer compares and contrasts the two programs with at least five of the stated criteria, although some explanations are not clear.

Writer compares and contrasts the two programs, addressing at least five of the stated criteria; explanations are coherent.

Writer compares and contrasts the two programs, addressing all of the stated criteria in a clear and coherent manner; a comprehensive understanding of the assignment is demonstrated.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

20.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are present.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. Writer uses a variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

100 % Total Weightage