Historical Sources

4/21/22, 8(25 PMEvaluating Historical Sources Scoring Guide

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Evaluating Historical Sources Scoring Guide

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED

Identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Does not identify quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Identifies primary and secondary sources, but not all the sources are related to a particular historical topic or they are not all credible.

Identifies quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic.

Identifies quality primary and secondary sources related to a historical topic and cites each source with minimal errors.

Identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Does not identify key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Identifies key elements of some but not all of the sources, or elements are missing from some of the sources.

Identifies key elements of each source, including the author, date, and main idea.

Clearly identifies all key elements of the sources (who, what, when, why) using specific examples.

Describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Does not describe the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of some but all of the sources.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source.

Describes the biases and perspectives of the authors of each source and provides specific examples.

Describe key facts presented in each source.

Does not describe key facts presented in each source.

Describes key facts presented in some but not all sources, or facts are missing from some of the sources.

Describes key facts presented in each source.

Describes key facts presented in the sources with specific examples.

Explain why each source is or is not credible.

Does not identify why each source is or is not credible.

Identifies why some sources are or are not credible but does not provide a full explanation for all of them.

Explains why each source is or is not credible.

Explains why each source is credible or is not credible using specific examples.

Write in a well- organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Does not write in a well- organized and concise manner.

Writing is unclear, wordy, or disconnected, with errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Writes in a well- organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Organizes content so clarity is enhanced and all ideas flow logically and smoothly. Writes concisely, precisely, and directly, with nearly flawless adherence to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.