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Process Paragraph 
How-to Essay
A process paragraph is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Choose a process that you enjoy and write a how-to paragraph that will help readers perform the process.
Rubric Code: WX6A835
By flyingmonkey74
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric How-to Paragraph
A How-to paragraph is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Choose a process that you enjoy and write a how-to paragraph that will help readers perform the process.
  Excellent

Advanced

20 pts

Good

Proficient

15 pts

Fair

Basic

10 pts

Poor

Below Basic

5 pts

Organization

Excellent

Steps are in a clear and logical order which are easy for the reader to understand.
Good

The paragraph leaves out one important step that may confuse or distract the reader.
Fair

Many details are left out and/or there is no logical progression of the steps.
Poor

The paragraph does not have a clearly defined objective. Steps are confusing or hard to follow. Details are left out and reader is left to figure things out on his or her own.
Ideas

2nd person
Excellent

The overall purpose is clear; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively; the writing is tailored to the audience. The paragraph stays in 2nd person.
Good

The purpose is generally clear; transitional words and phrases that show order are used; the writing is generally focused on the audience.
Fair

The purpose is unclear; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address the intended audience.
Poor

No purpose is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience.
Using Trasitions

Excellent

The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
Good

The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
Fair

The paragraph is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.
Poor

The paragraph shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Word Choice

Excellent

The writer has excellent word choice and uses descriptive words in his or her writing.
Good

The writer has nice word choice. He or she could have written with more lively description.
Fair

The writer uses little descriptive language and his hard to follow.
Poor

The writer does not use appropriate word choice or description.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. No errors that detract from the purpose of the paragraph.
Good

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Fair

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Poor

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.




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