Rubric – ENG 209 – Mechanism/Process					
Rob Frank

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   	Satisfactory
(20 points)	Needs Improvement
(10 points)	Unsatisfactory
(0 points)	
Content
	Fits the requirements of the assignment, with an emphasis on reaching a broad audience with clarity 	Uses some terminology that is confusing, though the explanation is understandable overall	Contains many areas where the terminology or explanation is very confusing 
	
Organization
	The steps flow in a logical order, with transitions that do not seem forced 	The steps are mostly in order, though there may be some points of weak transitioning
 	The steps are out of order or are difficult to follow	
Style
	Uses research in an effective manner, including proper in-text citations, a works cited page, and page format	Some citation or format errors, but it’s clear where the research came from, and there are no plagiarism issues	Uses a citation but does not paraphrase, or uses a citation but does not make it clear where the research came from	
Grammar/Mechanics	A minimum of errors, and the writing is understandable throughout (with a focus on comma use)	Some errors, especially comma errors, to the point of distraction in places	Perhaps not proofread, with many errors that make it difficult to read	
Timeliness
	The paper is on time

	The paper is late
	The paper is missing	

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