Rubric Detail

Study includes all three required elements (Identify, compare, and evaluate). Study reveals a deep understanding of the material. It skillfully weaves terminology with analysis along with references to the text, lectures, course materials, and outside resources. Accurately identifies the full titles of the pieces, authors and their cultures (or nationalities), and years (or approximate time) when the pieces were created. Very effectively compares the juxtaposition of the two pieces using all the relevant eight criteria. Evaluates the strengths or weaknesses in each piece from an aesthetic point of view. Use examples to support the opinions. Length is minimum of 500 words.

Study includes the required elements but does not answer with depth. Study demonstrates a good understanding of the material. Citations referencing the textbook or outside sources are used sparingly along with use of the terminology. Somewhat accurately identifies the full titles of the pieces, authors and their cultures (or nationalities), and years (or approximate time) when the pieces were created. Effectively compares the juxtaposition of the two pieces using all the relevant eight criteria. Somewhat evaluates the strengths or weaknesses in each piece from an aesthetic point of view. Uses examples to support the opinions. Length is substantially less than 500 words.

Study includes only some of the required elements. Study shows a basic understanding of the material. Few references to the text or outside sources and limited use of terminology. Inaccurately identifies the full titles of the pieces, authors and their cultures (or nationalities), and years (or approximate time) when the pieces were created. Somewhat effectively compares the juxtaposition of the two pieces using all the relevant eight criterion. Briefly evaluates the strengths or weaknesses in each piece from an aesthetic point of view. Uses examples to support the opinions. Length is less than 300 words.

Summary offers little or no understanding of the material. No demonstrated insight on the content. Does not identify the full titles of the pieces, authors and their cultures (or nationalities), and years (or approximate time) when the pieces were created. Does not compare the juxtaposition of the two pieces using all the relevant eight criteria. Does not evaluate the strengths or weaknesses in each piece from an aesthetic point of view. Use examples to support the opinions. Length is less than 250 words.

Narrative is succinct and clear. Sentences are active and grammatically correct. Material is clear and well organized. Sources are properly cited using MLA or APA style. Logical and coherent organization with seamless flow across paragraphs; introduction and conclusion serve to engage the reader.

Narrative is generally well written but may be unclear at times and have a few grammatical errors in parts. Citations are missing or MLA/APA style needs improvement.

Narrative lacks clarity. Some sentences are grammatically awkward. The flow is poor. Citations are missing or posts fail to properly use MLA/APA style. Organization adequate but lacks clarity; problems with transition across paragraphs; introduction and conclusion present.

Narrative poorly written. Many sentences are unclear and/or grammatically incorrect. Citations are missing. Flow of ideas is awkward, causing the reader to struggle with logical connection; introduction and conclusion do not substantially contribute to the essay.