Consumer Reports Appliance Comparison
1. Choose one kitchen appliance you are interested in researching and find two different brands of the
appliance to compare.
2. Large/Small Appliances to Choose From: Oven, Stove, Range, Dishwasher, Bread Machine, Deep Fryer,
Espresso Machine, Mixers, Toasters, Toaster Ovens, Food Saver, Crock Pot, Blender, Juicer, Grill, Freezer,
Ice cream maker, Coffee Makers, etc.
3. Fill out the worksheet comparing the two appliances (15 points)- like you would if you were to purchase
them. The last question on the worksheet asks you to defend which of the two appliances you would prefer
to buy (20 points). You may include this in your paper instead of the worksheet.
4. Write a one page paper evaluating, comparing and contrasting the two different brands of appliances (30
points).
5. Along with your paper and worksheet you must hand in a sheet with a picture of your appliances and any
information that you could find on the appliance like warranty, features, etc (10 points). You may copy
and paste the appliance’s features but the information must be presented legibly and in an orderly way.
Please cite the website(s) at the bottom of the page (10 points).
Find Cool Kitchen Appliances at the Following Websites:
1. www.hgtv.com Search for TV show entitled “I want that” Look at kitchen appliances once you get to
the show’s home page. To get more information on a produce click “buy now.”
2. www.yinyanghome.com : Smart small appliances like bread machines and microwaves.
3. www.geappliances.com : This site primarily has large appliances: ranges, refrigerators, freezers,
microwaves.
4. www.turbochef.com
5. www.delonghi.com
6. www.whirlpool.com Has the following appliances: Built-in Ovens, Compactors, Cook tops, Dishwashers, Disposers,
Freezers, Hoods & Vents, Hot Water, Ice Makers, Microwaves, Ranges, Refrigerators, SpeedCook Ovens, Warming Drawers
7. www.capresso.com Top of the line coffee makers and espresso machines.
8. www.capresso.com Small kitchen appliances.
Consumer Report Rubric
Completion of Worksheet: (Accurate, Neat, Thorough)
15 points
Paragraph supporting/defending chosen Appliance: (Validity to arguments, minimum of 5 sentences) 20 points
One Page Paper: (Double spaced, 12pt font, 1” Margins) 30 points
Picture and Appliance Features: (Readable Presentation) 10 points
Works Cited: (Proper format at bottom of page with appliance features) 10 points
Accuracy & Thoroughness: 5 points
Spelling/Grammar, Transitions, Flow of Paper: 10 points
Total: ________/ 100