Writing Profile

                            WRITING PROFILE RUBRIC

______/15 pts.   1.  Personal essay has clear tripartite (intro, body, and

                                conclusion) structure, including an interesting

                                lead and a fully realized sense of closure.

______/20 pts.   2.  Author clearly describes her attitudes, habits, and/or     

                                abilities related to writing.

______/40 pts.   3.  Author addresses causation of present writing attitudes/

                                abilities with specific/concrete details elaborating

                                pertinent familial, environmental, emotional, intellec-

                                tual, and/or educational factors.

______/25 pts.   4.  Grammar, mechanics, and usage are correct and

                                appropriate to task and to audience.

______/100 pts.      TOTAL