iRubric: The Writing Process rubric

Little to no time spent brainstorming, organizing and writing out ideas for this piece of writing

Some evidence that shows time spent brainstorming, orgainizing, and writing out ideas for this piece of writing

Evidence shows the use of brainstorming, organizing (use of graphic organizers) and writing out ideas for this piece of writing

Detailed evidence showing time spent brainstorming, organizing (use of graphic organizers) and writing out ideas for this piece of writing.

No evidence to support use of research in writing.

Minimal evidence to support use of research in writing. Only a few words from research are present in writing.

Adequate evidence to support the use of research. Facts from research can be found in multiple areas of writing.

Excellent use of research used throughout writing. Detailed facts from research are found throughout writing.

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation,including commas and appostrophes, found in writing. These errors make it hard to understand the meaning/message of the writing due to these errors.

Frequent errors made in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. These errors make it more difficult to understand the message or meaning of the writing. Evidence in draft shows that student attempted to make corrections to errors.

Few errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used. Student spent ample time working on identifying and correcting editing errors.

No errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used in writing.