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Definition Paragraph Prewriting Template
Step 1: Definition Paragraph Prewriting & Outline
Directions: Complete all of the elements of the prewriting; otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate.
Abstract Term:
Category:
Brainstorm List:
Formal Definition:
Attitude:
Topic Sentence:
Outline:
Step 2: Definition Paragraph Rough Draft
Directions: Write a rough draft that follows your paragraph plan, beginning with your topic sentence. Do not worry about spelling or grammar; just let your thoughts flow. End with a good concluding sentence that mentions the significance of your personal definition to the general understanding of the chosen term. It should be approximately 250 words, no less and not too much more.
Step 3: Definition Paragraph Revised Draft
Directions: Open your Definition Rough Draft, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and hit “Track Changes.” This is so your instructor can see all the changes you make. Begin reading through your rough draft and make changes to the content as you see fit. If necessary, add more distinguishing details to each way you choose to define your term. Add transitional words or phrases to help the paragraph flow in a logical order. Add transitional words or phrases to help the paragraph flow in a logical order. Then, save the draft with the changes.
Step 4: Definition Paragraph Edited Draft
Directions: Turn off the “Track Changes” feature. Copy your Revised Definition Paragraph Draft, paste it below, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and make sure you turn on the “Track Changes” feature. Edit for any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Focus especially on revising for the grammar concepts you should have recently studied. Save these changes.
NOTE: Use of contractions (can’t, won’t, doesn’t, etc.) and second person (any form of the pronoun “you”) is strictly prohibited and will result in loss of points on writing assignments.
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Honor Statement Please read and sign this honor statement prior to submitting your assignment: By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that all words and ideas in my writing assignment are mine alone, and if I used another person’s words or ideas (by summarizing, paraphrasing, or directly quoting), I gave credit to that author, and I also put quotation marks around any direct quotations. By signing my name, I also understand that if I have copied someone else’s ideas or words, I have plagiarized, and I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is course failure. Student Name: ______________________________________ |
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Definition Paragraph Prewriting Grading Rubric
Student:
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Excellent = 7.5 |
Good = 6.5 |
Deficient = 4.5 |
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Step 1: Prewriting & Outline Score: |
100% of the prewriting and sentence outline is complete: abstract term, category, brainstorm list, formal definition, attitude, topic sentence, and outline. It is evident that the author invested time and careful thought into this part of the writing process. |
2/3 of the prewriting and sentence outline is complete. The author invested some time and thought into this part of the writing process. |
1/3 or less of the prewriting and sentence outline is complete. It may seem as though the author rushed through this portion of the writing process or spent little to no time addressing this portion of the writing process. |
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Step 2: Rough Draft Score: |
The rough draft follows the sentence outline, beginning with the topic sentence and ends with a good concluding sentence that restates the controlling idea or expresses a thought that wraps up the story well. At least 250 words are used. |
The rough draft attempts to follow the sentence outline, including a topic sentence and concluding sentence. 249–165 words are used. |
The rough draft loosely follows the sentence outline or disregards it completely. 164 words or less are used. |
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Step 3: Revised Draft Score: |
The author uses the “Track Changes” feature (or notes the changes made by using the highlighting or strikethrough tool) and makes changes to the content. The author adds more supporting details if needed or deletes irrelevant ones that do not relate to the controlling idea. The author adds transitional words or phrases to help the paragraph flow in a logical order. Then, saves the draft with the changes. |
The author meets 3/4 of the requirements of this portion of the writing process. |
The author meets 1/3 or less of the requirements of this portion of the writing process. |
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Step 4: Edited Draft Score: |
The author edits the “Revised Draft” for any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors while using the “Track Changes” feature (or notes the changes made by using the highlighting or strikethrough tool). The author focuses especially on the grammar principles recently studied. |
The author meets 2/3 of the requirements of this portion of the writing process. |
The author meets 1/3 or less of the requirements of this portion of the writing process. |
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Final Score: /30 |
Instructor’s Comments:
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