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Paper #1: Process Analysis Essay 
Process Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: UXCABXW
By tqbrockington
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Adequate

2 pts

Insufficient

1 pts

Introduction: Topic & Thesis

Excellent

Very well-developed topic & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduce the process and state the author's point about the process.
Proficient

The introduction & thesis statement 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.
Adequate

The introduction & thesis statement are vague and/or unclear. Although an attempt is made, they do not give accurate and complete information. May be also lack detail and creativity.
Insufficient

The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the process. No controlling point about the process is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence 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.
Proficient

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that 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.
Adequate

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described. There are details and examples, 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.
Insufficient

There are no topic sentences. Details and examples are not present or are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Conclusion

Excellent

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

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

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

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the process.
Organization & Structure

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. Paper is 2 pages long.
Proficient

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. Paper is 2 pages long.
Adequate

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. Paper is less than 2 pages.
Insufficient

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present. Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process. Paper is less than 2 pages.
Style & Mechanics

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. 1-2 errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the description of the process. 3-4 errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Adequate

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the process. 5-6 errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that distract the reader and interfere with the meaning and intent of the essay.
Insufficient

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. 7 or more errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Serious errors in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling will result in an automatic 1.



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