PHSC 210 Comparative Essay Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Good/Excellent Fair/Competent Deficient Points Earned Length of Paper 9 to 10 points Paper falls within the 1,000–1,500-word parameter. 7 to 8 points Paper is between 800–1,000 or 1,500–1,700 words. 0 to 6 points Paper is fewer than 800 words or greater than 1,700 words. Principle Content 81 to 90 points · The old-earth viewpoint related to the topic and the young-earth viewpoint related to the topic are addressed clearly and are well-supported. · Old-earth and young-earth perspectives are compared and contrasted with obvious evidence of analysis and critical thinking. · Content and purpose of the writing is clear. · The audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. · Supportive information is strong and addresses the writing focus. 61 to 80 points · The old-earth viewpoint related to the topic and the young-earth viewpoint related to the topic are addressed; however, there is a lack of support and/or idea development. · Old-earth and young-earth perspectives are compared and contrasted; however, there is insufficient depth of analysis and/or little evidence of critical thinking. · Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and /or clarity). · Supportive information needs strengthening or does not address writing concepts. 0 to 60 points · The old-earth viewpoint related to the topic and/or the young-earth viewpoint related to the topic is/are not addressed. · Old-earth and young-earth perspectives are not compared and/or not contrasted with one another. · Content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. · Supportive information is missing. Criteria Good/Excellent Fair/Competent Deficient Points Earned Organization and Structure (CCLO #1) 14 to 15 points · Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow. · Introduction compellingly forecasts the topic and thesis. · Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea. · Transitional wording is present throughout the writing. · Conclusion is a logical end to the writing. 11 to 13 points · The writing is adequately organized with some areas difficult to follow. · The introduction needs to provide a stronger gateway into the writing. · Some paragraphs lack unity. · Better transitions are needed to provide fluency of ideas. · Conclusion is trite or barely serves its purpose. 0 to 10 points · Organization and structure detract from the writer’s message. · The introduction and/or conclusion is incomplete or missing. · Paragraphs are not unified (more than 1 topic/missing or inadequate controlling and concluding sentences). · Transitions are missing. · Conclusion, if present, fails to serve its purpose. Grammar and Diction (CCLO # 1, 3) 14 to 15 points · The writing reflects grammatical, punctuation, and spelling standards. · Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective. · Writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective. 11 to 13 points · The writing contains some grammatical, punctuation, an.