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Process Analysis Rubric 
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Rubric Code: LB82XA
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
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Thesis Statement
5 pts

Does this process contain an argument?

Poor

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
AND/ OR
Does not follow the formula for thesis development
Fair

Thesis is specific, somewhat debatable, and provable, but not complex and/or is awkwardly expressed
Good

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and complex. It is clear and readable.
Excellent

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, complex, and juicy. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
Introduction
5 pts

Is there a clear, unifying thesis?

Poor

Purpose of essay or process is not identifiable.
Fair

Reader can identify the process or the purpose of the essay, but it is not clear.
Good

Reader can identify the process or the purpose of the essay easily.
Excellent

Reader can identify the process or the purpose of the essay easily, and the introduction makes the reader want to continue reading.
Background Information
7 pts

Is enough background information included?

Poor

Essay does not contain enough background information for the readers to be able to understand the process.
Fair

Essay contains background information, but it is not sufficient for the reader to be able to understand the process. Information may be confusing.
Good

Essay contains background information that will help readers understand the process, but it does not qualify as excellent
Excellent

Essay contains enough but not too much background information so that readers will be able to understand the process.
Materials Needed
7 pts

Are materials and equipment needed included.

Poor

Materials needed to complete the process are not listed or are presented in a confusing manner.
Fair

Materials needed are listed, but some may not be included, or their use may not be explained.
Good

Materials needed are listed, and uses are explained.
Excellent

Materials needed are listed in detail and uses are clearly explained.
Logical Order
4 pts

Are steps given in a logical order? Are any missing?

Poor

Steps are not given in a logical order that can be followed easily by the reader. Some may be missing.
Fair

Writer includes steps to the process, but the reader may find some of the steps are confusing. Some may be missing.
Good

Writer includes steps in a logical order, and the reader should be able to follow them.
Excellent

Steps are listed in chronological order and written in a clear and coherent manner. Readers should easily be able to understand and be able to replicate the process.
Transitions
3 pts

Is process easy to follow? Does essay need more transitional devices?

Poor

Transitions are not present.
Fair

Transitions are present but are not effective.
Good

Transitions are present but are elementary in nature.
Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively move the reader from one idea to the next.
Terms/Instructions
3 pts

Are unfamiliar terms defined? Are instructions specific enough?

Poor

Unfamiliar terms are not defined, and/or instructions are too general.
Fair

Some but not all unfamiliar terms are defined, and/or some instructions are too general.
Good

Most of the unfamiliar terms are defined, and most of the instructions are specific enough.
Excellent

All of the unfamiliar terms are defined, and the instructions are sufficiently specific.
Grammar and Mechanics
4 pts

Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?

Poor

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader
Good

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Excellent

Essay contains one or two errors.
Pitfalls
5 pts

Does writer mention pitfalls or don'ts involved in the process?

Poor

Pitfalls are not mentioned, but they probably should have or could have been.
Fair

Writer alludes to pitfalls but does not address them specifically.
Good

Writer mentions pitfalls and addresses them minimally.
Excellent

Writer addresses pitfalls in an appropriate manner.
Conclusion
7 pts

Does the ending give readers a sense of closure?

Poor

Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Fair

Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Good

Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not qualify as excellent.
Excellent

Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.




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