iRubric: Process Essay Rubric

The overall information is clear; the paragraphs are presented in the order in which they are written in the thesis statement; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively. Word choice is consistently precise.

The information is generally clear; 2 of the paragraphs are presented in the order in which they are stated in the thesis statement; transitional words and phrases that show order are used; the writing is generally focused. Most word choices are precise.

The information is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.

No purpose is apparent. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.

Paragraph has a topic sentence, detail sentences and a closing sentence.Student has written at least 3 supporting details AND all sentences are on topic.

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or closing sentence. Student has written atleast 3 supporting details BUT only 2 sentences are on topic

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and closing sentence.
Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 1 sentence is on topic

Paragraph is missing both topic and closing sentences.
Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic. and the details are not on topic.