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Process Analysis Essay 
Process Analysis Essay scoring rubric
Rubric Code: Y869A6
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

5

Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest.
4

Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest.
3

Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it lacks detail and creativity.
2

Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.
1

The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body Paragraphs

5

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed.
4

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed.
3

Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific.
2

Many of the paragraphs are missing essential details.
1

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking.
Overall Organization

5

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay.
4

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
3

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
2

The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
1

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Mechanics

5

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Writing is smooth and coherent. Sentences are strong and have varied structure.
4

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.
3

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that which are distracting. Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
2

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.
1

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.Writing is confusing and hard to follow.
MLA format

5

Perfect MLA formatting
4

2-3 errors but paper is recognizable as MLA
3

4+ errors and paper is hard to recognize as MLA.
2

5+ errors and paper does not show evidence of MLA formatting, though it is typed clearly.
1

MLA formatting not evident at all. Presentation makes it difficult to read.



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