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Process Paragraph Rubric 
Process Paragraph Rubric
Process paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: U96637
By cateyz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Poor

The introduction & topic sentence do not introduce the process. No controlling point about the process is evident.
Fair

The introduction & topic sentence introduce the process, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity. May not cover the whole process.
Good

The introduction & topic sentence create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they contain and/or introduce the process, they are not very engaging; although, they do cover the whole process.
Excellent

Very well developed introduction & topic sentence. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduce the process and state the author's point about the process. They also cover the whole process.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Poor

Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process. Sentences are not related to the topic sentence.
Fair

Not all sentences relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.
Good

Each sentence relates to the process being described.
Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.
Excellent

Each sentence contains a clear focus that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand all the steps of process. Concrete sense language is used effectively.
Conclusion

Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the process.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the steps of the process.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the process.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the process that is creative and interesting.
Organization/Structure

Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

word choice.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate and the process is not explained.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the process.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the description of the process.
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 essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images of the process.
Mechanics

Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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