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Technical Writing: Instructions 
Technical Writing: Instructions
Introduction to technical writing: instruction and process writing.
Rubric Code: T4A74B
By csheehy
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Technical Writing: Instructions
  Advanced

3 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Basic

1 pts

Below Basic

0 pts

Title and Introduction

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Advanced

The title is clear and well connected to the task. The introduction is inviting, states the main aspect of the task, and encourages the reader to complete the task.
Proficient

The title is clear and well connected to the task. The introduction clearly states the main aspect of the task but does not particularly encourage the reader to engage in the task.
Basic

The title is present but is not well connected to the task. The introduction is not well connected to the task nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
Below Basic

There is no title and no clear introduction of the main aspect of the task.
Organization

Methods and sequencing.
Advanced

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Proficient

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way they are presented sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
Basic

Some details are not in a logical or expected order and this distracts the reader.
Below Basic

Many details are not in a logical order.
The writing is disorganized.
Precision and Accuracy

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Advanced

All descriptions and steps are precisely described and accurate.
Proficient

All descriptions and steps are accurate and most are precisely described.
Basic

Some descriptions and steps are precisely described and accurate.
Below Basic

There are many inaccuracies and the descriptions are not clear.
Style

Correctly using transitions; headings and sub-headings.
Advanced

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used clearly showing how ideas are connected. Headings and sub-headings are used to help the reader follow the steps.
Proficient

Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. Some headings and sub-headings are used to assist the reader in completing the steps.
Basic

Some transitions work well, but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. There is limited use of headings and sub-headings to help the reader follow the steps.
Below Basic

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant. The writer does not use headings or sub-headings.
Visual additions

Diagrams; illustrations
Advanced

The writier includes an accurately and clearly labeled diagram or illustration to help the reader follow the steps.
Proficient

The writer includes a diagram or illustration to help the reader, but some labels are unclear or missing.
Basic

The writer includees a diagram or illustration, but there are no lables and the connection to the piece is unclear.
Below Basic

Theere is no diagram or illustration included.
Conventions

Grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and usage.
Advanced

All conventions are used at a high standard. Complete sentences are used.
Proficient

Conventions are used at a satisfactory level. Complete sentences are used.
Basic

Conventions are sometimes folowed. There are incomplete or run-on sentences.
Below Basic

There are frequent convention errors. Sentence fragments and run-ons occur frequently.
Conclusion

Advanced

The conclusion provides a satisfying end to the instructions. The reader is given positive feedback for completing the task. There are suggested related activities connected to the task.
Proficient

The conclusion lets the reader know there are no further instructions to follow. The reader is given positive feedback for completing the task.
Basic

The conclusion lets the reader know that there are no further instructions to follow.
Below Basic

There is no conclusion. The paper just ends or has the statement "the end" or something similar.





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