Compare and Contrast Essay Assignment

Compare and Contrast Essay AssignmentOrder ID53003233773TypeEssayWriter LevelMastersStyleAPASources/References4Perfect Number of Pages to Order5-10 PagesDescription/Paper Instructions
Compare and Contrast Essay AssignmentDescriptionCompare and Contrast Essay AssignmentThe purpose of the Compare and Contrast Assignment is to take two topics of your own choice and write a 2 full-page Compare and Contrast Essay using the organization techniques (Topic-by-Topic or Item-by-Item) presented in Unit 4.Here are the details:1. Choose two topics of your choice to compare and contrast. You are not required to do any research for this essay, so this assignment encourages you to pick topics you know about so that you can use your own knowledge to build the content of the essay. Below, there will be some examples of compare and contrast topics, but you may pick your own. Ask your instructor if you have difficulty in finding topics.2. When you choose your topics, spend some time brainstorming to find three items you can compare between the two topics. The example here is how in the Unit 4 lecture notes we found the items of Cost, Size and Teachers for our Community College and University essay. Again, the items you choose will be your decision about what you would like your essay to focus on. Use your judgment of what you feel is most important to discuss between the two topics.3. Decide whether to use the Topic-by-Topic pattern or the Item-by-Item pattern. Either pattern is valid, so use the one you are most comfortable with. When you decide on your pattern, create an Outline as we did in the Unit 4 notes for Community Colleges and Universities.4. Be sure that your essay has an introduction that has the four points listed in the lecture notes, not necessarily in the order given in the notes: Topic, Thesis, Attention Grabber, Signposting. (Note, if you decide to write the essay inductively by not having the thesis in the introduction but in the conclusion, that is acceptable, so in place of the thesis in the introduction, you may ask a question and/or explain the purpose of the essay).5. With your outline, you will write the essay filling in all the details for each point in the outline.6. Be sure to have a conclusion where you evaluate and analyze the topics. This conclusion could be more than one paragraph, and you will likely develop it after writing all the other points of the essay. Part 3 of the Unit 4 notes show how the essay evaluated and analyzed the two types of schools to question the saying “you get what you pay for.”7. Include a title for the essay.8. Read over the essay several times to see if you need to make any revisions. Also, proofread the essay to make corrections. It is a good idea to let at least one other person read your essay for revision and proofreading. Your reader could be a friend or family member, or it could even be someone you connect with in class. It is fine to get together with a classmate to e-mail essays back in forth for proofreading and revision.The essay needs to be at least two full pages following the MLA formatting guidelines of 1-inch margins, double spacing between lines, Times New Roman 12 type.Ideas for Compare and Contrast Essays: As the instructions above say, you may write your compare and contrast essay on any two topics you choose. However, here are some ideas. These are based on essays the instructor writing this page has seen over the years and ideas from when that same instructor was a student and had to write this type of essay:Online Classes vs. On-Campus ClassesHigh School vs. CollegeRenting vs. Buying a HouseAfter High School: Attending College vs. Going to Work Full-TimeSummer vs. Winter (or Fall vs. Spring)Dogs vs. CatsMovies vs. BooksTwo Books compared against each other (or two t.v. shows or two movies compared against each other).Standard Transmissions vs. Automatic TransmissionsSons vs. DaughtersTwo court cases (writer of this page had to compare two court cases in political science class)Two different historical events (World War II vs. Civil War)Playing Guitar vs Playing BassTwo Restaurants compared against each otherTwo Branches of Government (Legislative Branch vs. Judicial Branch)Two Different Decades (1970’s vs. 2010’s)Two Periods of Your Life (teenage years vs. young adult years)You can see there are many different ideas for this essay. You may use any of these ideas or modify them in any way. It is okay to pick completely new topics. It is amazing some of the creative ideas students have come up with, and the evaluations and analysis to come out of the essays has been fascinatingRubric
Compare and Contrast Essay Grading Rubric
Compare and Contrast Essay Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Introduction/Thesis Statement20 pts
Excellent
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.17 pts
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects, they are not very engaging.15 pts
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or 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.12 pts
Poor
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.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Overall Organization Unit and Coherence20 pts
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.17 pts
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.15 pts
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author’s controlling point.12 pts
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Body Paragraphs, Topic Sentences, and Supporting Details20 pts
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author’s point.17 pts
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement, and both subjects are given roughly the same amount of space. Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author’s point for the comparison/contrast.15 pts
Fair
At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement. There are details, but they are not clear and specific, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.12 pts
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details are either wrong or lacking. Effective language is not used. Or the details do not fit the author’s point for the comparison/contrast.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Style20 pts
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.17 pts
Good
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.15 pts
Fair
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.12 pts
Poor
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.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Grammar and Punctuation10 pts
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.9 pts
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.8 pts
Fair
Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization, but while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.6 pts
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
MLA Format10 pts
Excellent
No errors.9 pts
Good
One or two minor errors.8 pts
Fair
Major errors in formatting.6 pts
Poor
Paper does not follow MLA formatting guidelines.10 ptsTotal Points: 100
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NextRUBRICQUALITY OF RESPONSENO RESPONSEPOOR / UNSATISFACTORYSATISFACTORYGOODEXCELLENTContent (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points)Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper.20 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking.30 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately.  Elements of the required response may also be lacking.40 points out of 50:  The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples.  The answer is complete.50 points:  The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples.  No aspects of the required answer are missing.Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points).Zero points:  Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper.5 out 20 points:  Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper.10 out 20 points:  References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated.  Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources.15 out 20 points:  Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented.  APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors.  There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources.20 points:  Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented.  APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment.Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points)Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper.5 points out of 20:  The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20:  The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors15 points out of 20:  The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.20 points:  The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free.Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points)Zero points:  Student failed to submit the final paper.3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever.5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements.  The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment.10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper.GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER CLICK ON THE LINK HERE:  https://assignmentguruh.com/orders/ordernowDo You Have Any Other Essay/Assignment/Class Project/Homework Related to this? Click Here Now [CLICK ME] and Have It Done by Our PhD Qualified Writers!!
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