ENC1103 Florida State College at Jacksonville The Similarities and Differences in The Behavior Among Married and Unmarried Couples

You will be typing a 800 word Comparison & Contrast Essay, and you will also create a Compare and Contrast Essay Outline Template
The paper must be over 800 words and be sure to follow the rubric that i posted. Also use this link to help guide you: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/comparing-and-contrasting/
Compare and Contrast Essay Topics For College Students
When attending a college, at any time your professor will assign you the task of writing this form of essay. Consider these topics for college students to get the grades you deserve.
The topic to write about is :
The similarities and differences in the behavior among married and unmarried couples.
I have attached images of the Template guideline that you should follow when you make the outline template for the essay.
I have attached an article from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that explains the process of writing comparison/contrast papers as a supplement to our text and handouts..
You are to read and comprehend the assignment. On Wednesday, I will post both discussion questions and questions that you are to submit for participation grades.
Please check announcements for postings.
The following rubric will be used to grade the Narrative, Comparison/Contrast and Cause/Effect Papers:
Levels of Achievement
Total
100 points
Criteria
Exemplary
100 – 90 points
Exceeds Expectations
89 – 80 points
Meets Expectations
79 – 70 points
Developing
69 – 60 points
Content
20 to 18 points
The essay has a clear and perceptive evaluative thesis that is fully supported with specific, relevant examples.
17 to 16 points
The essay has a clear evaluative thesis that is supported with many specific, relevant examples, but the support may include a few generalizations.
15 to 14 points
The essay has a clear thesis that is supported with some specific details and examples, but the support contains some generalizations.
13 to 12 points
The essay has a thesis that is not clearly defined or is ambiguous; the support is primarily generalizations.
Organization
20 to 18 points
The essay demonstrates a clear and appropriate progression of ideas, which are effectively balanced and objective. Transitions are seamless and skillful, and the essay has a logical and sophisticated structure that effectively supports the purpose.
17 to 16 points
The essay demonstrates a clear progression of ideas, which are balanced and objective. Transitions are effective, and the essay has an overall effective structure that supports the purpose.
15 to 14 points
The essay demonstrates a clear progression of ideas, which are mostly balanced and usually objective. Transitions are adequate but often mechanical, and the essay has an overall adequate structure.
13 to 12 points
The essay lacks a clear progression of ideas. Content is not well-balanced or objective. Transitions are abrupt and sometimes inaccurate, and the essay has an inconsistent structure.
Language/ Audience
20 to 18 points
The language choices are fresh and innovative. Sentences are skillfully worded, and sentence structure is both varied and sophisticated. The tone shows sophisticated awareness of the audience and purpose. Sense language is used to “show not tell” the reader what is being described.
17 to 16 points
The language choices are precise and purposeful. Sentences are clearly worded and unambiguous, and sentence structure is varied and competent. The tone is well-suited to the purpose and audience. Word choice is appropriate with fairly good sense language to create imagery.
15 to 14 points
The language choices are appropriate and accurate. Sentences are generally clearly worded although there might be minor problems with syntax and/or omissions; these minor errors do not interfere with readability. Sentence structures are varied. The tone is appropriate for the purpose and audience. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery.
13 to 12 points
The language choices are basic but adequate; occasional errors in diction and/or usage may interfere with meaning. Occasional errors in syntax and/or wording problems may lead to ambiguity or interfere with readability. Sentence structures lack variety and tend to be mechanical. The tone shows some awareness of audience and purpose, although some choices may be inappropriate for the assignment.
Mechanics
20 to 18 points
The essay has impeccable grammar, punctuation, spelling, and/or usage.
17 to 16 points
The essay has occasional, but insignificant, grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or word choice errors.
15 to 14 points
The essay has some grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or word choice errors, but these do not interfere with readability.
13 to 12 points
The essay has frequent grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or word choice errors that sometimes interfere with readabilit