The writing resource packet

Writer: _________________________________ Reader: ____________________ 
 
Priorities for your next paper: 
 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4.
5.
The heading, title, and paper must be typed and spaced correctly to be 
considered for a passing grade. See “Final Draft Check List” 

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Scott Victor 
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last updated: 9/4/2013 
RUBRIC:
Publication Draft 
No
Yes 
Not Evident
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
Very Evident 
Fix-up 
 
Format 
0 1 2 3 4
1. Is the paper typed using 10 or 12 point font (Courier/Times New
Roman)? 
0 1 2 3 4
2. Is there a correctly typed heading in the upper right-hand corner? 
0 1 2 3 4
3. Does the paper have the proper indentation?
0 1 2 3 4
4. Are the correct margins used on all sides (1.5” and 1”)? 
0 1 2 3 4
5. Is the typing neat and legible? Is the spacing correct? 
0 1 2 3 4
6. Are all pages stapled neatly in the upper left-hand corner? 
0 1 2 3 4
7. Is the title centered and typed after the proper heading?
0 1 2 3 4
8. Does the paper have all its parts and identifiers? 
Mechanics 
0 1 2 3 4
1. Are capitals, punctuation, & proper person used correctly?
0 1 2 3 4
2. Are the examples on topic, clear, concrete (show not tell)?
0 1 2 3 4
3. Is word choice varied, used and/or spelled correctly?
Grammar & Usage 
0 1 2 3 4
1. Are the transition words used correctly to connect relevant sentences 
and introduce new ideas? 
0 1 2 3 4
2. Is there sentence variety? Or short choppy sentences? 
0 1 2 3 4
3. Are the verbs written in the correct tense & agreement? 
0 1 2 3 4
4. Is the paper free of run-on & fragment sentences?