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Personal Essay WRT 120: Literacy Autobiography A personal reflection connected to the individual development of the writer; focused on a favorite/inspiring teacher. Rubric Code: TC3W5W By schmidtp Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Text Feature
	Excellent 2 pts	Good 1 pts	Poor 0 pts
A strong voice	Excellent The paper has a strong narrative emphasis. The writer essentially tells a story with rich details; as readers, we can picture the teacher who is being described.	Good The paper's narrative emphasis is inconsistent; it is difficult to recreate a picture of the teacher based on the details provided.	Poor The paper has a weak narrative emphasis. The writer tells a story and only minimally reflects on the importance of the teacher.
Perspective	Excellent The paper includes thoughts on the impact and power of the selected teacher.	Good The paper may not have thoughts on the ways in which this teacher made an impact.	Poor Thoughts on the impact of this teacher may not be present.
Focus	Excellent Clear description and careful choice of memories about the selected teacher.	Good It is not obvious why these particular experiences were chosen or why this teacher was important to the writer.	Poor The elements of the essay seem random and disconnected.
Conventions	Excellent Writing has few or no errors in usage, spelling and punctuation. Sentence structure is varied. Overall, the writing reflects undergraduate student expectations.	Good Writing has errors in usage, spelling, and/or punctuation. Sentences may be complete but may not flow in readability. The writing is competent but not clearly undergraduate.	Poor Usage, spelling, and/or punctuation show serious problems and lack of proofreading. Sentences are simple and unvaried. Writing is not at an undergraduate level.
Process	Excellent Writer ACTIVELY participated in the Peer Review Process.	Good Writer BARELY/partially participated in Peer Review Process.	Poor Writer did not participate in the Peer Review Process.