Writing Workshop 3

Organization
Tells the reader shat the purpose is and why it is important
Presents the occasion of the article (introduction)
Creates context
Divides information into effective units "chunks"
Lists the process in careful, logical order
Provides an accurate process description
Provides well-developed paragraphs
Presents accurate topic sentences that focus on one main idea
Supporting sentences are relevant to the main idea of the
paragraph
Uses effective transitions between paragraphs
Summarizes the purpose at the end of the document (conclusion)
Design
Inserts diagram(s)
Labels all visual aids with a number and title
Introduces each graphic before it appears in the document
Does not let graphic(s) stand alone; support the text
Uses informative, parallel headings and subheadings
Uses more lines of space above headings
Formats bullets appropriately
Uses numbers when list has a sequence
Effectively uses white space
Uses reader-friendly typefaces (avoid decorative and hard-toread typefaces)
Uses serif type for test and sans-serif type for headings
Uses recommended type sizes for titles, text, headings, and
subheadings
Avoids centering text, titles, and visual aids
Style
Avoids agentless prose (puts the actor in the subject position)
Uses active voice instead of passive voice
Avoids inflated ("fancy") language
Eliminates unnecessary words and phrases
Avoids awkward sentences and word choice
Grammar and Mechanics
Consistently uses correct grammar
Consistently uses correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Demonstrates that you have carefully proofread your work
Eliminates run-on sentences and fragments
Capitalizes appropriate letters in titles, headings, and
subheadings
Avoids awkward sentences and word choice
Correctly uses APA format for citing sources in the document
Your Grade

Points
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Your
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40

38

20

16

20

18

20

18

100

90