Process Analysis Essay Rubric
Ideas & Content
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Conventions
Process has a strong
Writer uses an
sense of direction.
Words are specific and
The process is original,
assertive voice. The
Paragraphs are
Steps are created and
accurate. Writer uses
well-developed,
writer speaks directly
created and divided
analyzed consistently.
strong imagery and
Easy flow and
informative, and useful.
to the audience,
well. Grammar and
Examples and analysis
descriptive language to rhythm when read
Writer shows the
without using
usage contribute to
have been carefully
illustrate points. Writer aloud. Sounds
audience the topic with
pretentious diction
clarity and style.
selected for support and
avoids clichés, uses
natural and fluent.
Exemplary examples that highlight
and shows a concern
Punctuation is smooth.
effect. Pacing is
fresh expressions. Ideas Sentence structure
a unique perspective,
for the audience’s
Very little editing is still
controlled—the writer
are expressed using the and length varies.
Writer anticipates
needs. The essay is
needed. All citations
presents information
fewest and shortest
Effective use of
reader’s questions and
provocative and lively,
have signal phrases
when needed, and
words to convey meaning transitions.
answers them in the
and is designed to
and perfect
moves on. Conclusion
to achieve precision in
analysis.
hold a reader’s
parenthetical citations.
synthesizes essay’s
language.
attention.
analysis.
Process has a clear
The writer is sincere
Sentences are
The process is clear.
Words are correct, if not
Paragraphs are
structure. Examples are and engages the
constructed well.
Examples illustrate the
precise. Writer takes
created and divided
arranged and analyzed audience in the
Control over complex
writer’s
point
of
view.
risks
using
descriptive
with a purpose.
Proficient
with balance.
essay. Readers
sentences varies.
Analysis supports the
language. Writer
Grammar and
Conclusion summarizes sense an individual
Sentences are more
writer’s perspective of
communicates points
punctuation are more
analysis to show key
presence behind the
fluid than
the topic.
very well.
mechanical than fluid.
points.
words.
mechanical.
Tone of the essay
Paragraphs are usually
Process has an
The writer occasionally Sentences have a
The process is evident,
could be altered to
done well. Grammar
attempted structure.
falls to redundancy or
strong, yet basic
if not clearly stated.
directly engage the
problems not serious
Examples and analysis
familiar clichés. Writer structure. Little
Examples
support
the
reader.
Voice
is
not
enough to distort
developing
present, but not
does more telling than
variety in sentence
topic. Analysis
individually unique,
meaning. Moderate
consistently in balance.
showing with language. patterns exists.
explains the examples’
but occasionally
editing needed.
Conclusion restates
Writer avoids taking risks Sentences are
relation to the topic.
shows. Writer seems
Citations lack signal
main points.
in presentation.
mechanical.
distant or hesitant.
phrases.
Process structure is
The process is vague, vague. Examples and
Sentence structure is
Writer still searches for
Paragraphs may be
yet there. Examples analysis do not
Writer seems distant.
repetitive. Phrasing
the
right
words.
Words
missing, irregular, or
insufficient present, but lacking in consistently move the
Essay lacks spirit or
sounds unnatural.
chosen are vague, too
infrequent. Frequent
specific details and
reader through the
energy.
Readers hunt for
abstract, or pretentious.
spelling errors.
analysis.
essay. Conclusion
transitions.
needs more workt.
The process is
No clear sense of
Essay delivers a one- Limited vocabulary.
Writing is difficult to Grammar errors
direction. Details or
sided emotional
Writer is not in control of follow or read aloud. distract reader from the
unsatisfacto unknown or unclear.
ry
Examples and analysis analysis not developed. outburst, or is
the words. Clichés or
Sentences block
writing. Citations are
do not support an
Points are dropped at
monotone. Tone is jargon overly used.
meaning.
not done correctly. A
Process Analysis Essay Rubric
interpretation of the
topic.
random.
inappropriate.
lot of editing needed.
_______/10 Ideas and Content
_______/10 Organization
_______/10 Voice
_______/10 Word Choice
_______/10 Sentence Fluency
_______/10 Conventions
Total score for project:
___________/60, ________%, __________