iRubric: Paragraph Writing Rubric

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Paragraph Writing Rubric Process Paragraph Intro to Composition Rubric Code: S5C8A2 By WilsonL Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts	Points (N/A)
Topic Sentence	4 Topic sentence is clear, correctly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.	3 The topic sentence is either unclear or incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.	2 The topic sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.	1 The topic sentence is unclear and is not restated in the closing sentence.	Points ___
Supporting Detail Sentences	4 The paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.	3 The paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.	2 The paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relates back to the main idea.	1 The paragraph has no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.	Points ___
Elaborating Detail Sentences	4 Each supporting detail sentence has three or more elaborating detail sentences.	3 Each supporting detail sentence has at least two elaborating detail sentences.	2 Each supporting detail sentence has one elaborating detail sentence.	1 Each supporting detail sentence has no elaborating detail sentence.	Points ___
Legibility	4 Document is typed and printed according to required Paper Format	3 Document is typed and printed and/or follows most of the rules of the required Paper Format.	2 Document is typed and printed and/or follows some of the rules of the required Paper Format.	1 Document is neither typed nor printed; nor follows the required Paper Format.	Points ___
Mechanics and Grammar	4 The paragraph has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, or spelling.	3 The paragraph has a few punctuation, capitalization, grammar, or spelling errors.	2 The paragraph has several punctuation, capitalization, grammar, or spelling errors.	1 The paragraph has numerous punctuation, capitalization, grammar, or spelling errors.	Points ___
Score	4	3	2	1	Points