Expository

Choose A Topic

1. of personal interest

2. adequate complexity (link)

Pre-Write (3 points)

1. random unorganized idea

2. brainstorming

3. topics: breadth & depth

Organization (outline) (5 points)

1. topics and subtopics in outline format

2. any outline format that works for you (columns, mind map)

Draft

1. turning the outline into a paragraph

2. middle out

Revisions (5 points)

1. mechanical (grammar, spelling)

2. organization (flow, details, logical)

3. effect/tone/style

Final Copy (12 points)

1. has a good title and heading at the top

2. in a standard font style and size and margins

3. clean copy

Grading

The point values for each part are shown above. Full credit for a portion does not indicate excellent quality, instead adequate completion = full credit.