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Process Essay 
How-to Essay
Rubric Code: SXX3BCX
By clmccrary83
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Organization

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Excellent

The introduction contains a clearly stated thesis statement; the body fully and clearly explains the steps in the process; and the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the result of the process or the author's perspective on the activity.
Good

The introduction contains a thesis statement; the body explains the steps in the process; and the conclusion presents the result of the process.
Fair

The introduction contains a thesis statement, but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved in the process; and the result of the process.
Poor

The introduction lacks a thesis statement; the body does not break the process into steps; and the conclusion is missing, incomplete, or repetitive.
Purpose and Effectiveness

Order and Transitional Word usage
Excellent

The overall purpose is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively; the writing is tailored to the audience.
Good

The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used; the writing is generally focused on the audience.
Fair

The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address teh intended audience.
Poor

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

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
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.
Style

Flow, Tone, and Word Choice
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone, and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice could be better. The sense language is not very effective in creating imagery.
Poor

Writing appears to rushed or underdeveloped. Sentences are fragments or run-ons. The tone and purpose is inconsistent. The word choice is inadequate.




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