Annotated bibliography primary sources for a project on The Spanish Flu 0f 1918
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
NOTE: This rubric presumes a project that has abundant accessible primary sources. Some projects may require adjustment of expectations based on the relative difficulty of the topic. Please consult with me early if you are having difficulties locating primary sources. I reserve the right to unilaterally adjust this rubric as necessary.
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Grade Range |
Text Primary Sources (including filmed speeches and interviews) |
Image Primary Sources |
Scholarly Secondary Sources |
Non-Scholarly Secondary Sources |
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A+ (100-98) |
7+ relevant sources, demonstrating research above and beyond expectations |
An appropriate level of sources, but not in excess of text sources |
0 to 2 of an appropriate quality |
0 |
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A (97-93) |
4-6 strong and relevant sources |
An appropriate level of sources, but not in excess of text sources |
0 to 2 of an appropriate quality |
0 |
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A- (92-90) |
2-3 strong and relevant sources |
Includes appropriate image based primary sources, but utilizes unequal balance compared to text-based sources |
0 to 2 of an appropriate quality |
0 |
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B+ (89-87) |
1 relevant source |
5+ appropriate sources, but bibliography leans too heavily on this category in comparison to text-based sources |
3+ of an appropriate nature |
0 |
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B (83-86) |
1 relevant source |
A respectable number (3-5) of relevant images, but does not demonstrate exhaustive research |
1-2 of an appropriate nature |
0 |
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B- (82-80) |
None |
A respectable number (3-5) of relevant images, but does not demonstrate exhaustive research |
3+ of an appropriate nature |
0 |
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C+ (79-77) |
None |
A disappointing number (1-3) of relevant images, but does not demonstrate exhaustive research |
1-3 of an appropriate nature |
0-1 |
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C (73-76) |
None |
Few to none
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1-3 of an appropriate nature |
0-1 |
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Multiple, though maybe not always relevant (e.g. stock photos, images of wrong events, etc.) |
0-1 of an appropriate nature |
1+ |
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C- (72-70) |
None |
1-3 relevant |
None |
1+ |
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D+ (69-65) |
None |
1 |
None |
1+ |
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D- (64-60) |
None |
None |
None |
1+ |
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1 |
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None |
Annotations : Must conform to expectations identified on instructions. Consistent use of short annotations that do not adhere to assignment instructions can result in the deduction of up to one (1) full letter grade from any of the categories above.
Citations: Students are expected to fully and properly cite all sources on the annotated bibliography. While Chicago Manuel of Style is preferred, the student may use any appropriate and recognized citation format. Students should indicate at the beginning of their bibliography which citation style they are using. Consist failure to properly cite sources can result in the deduction of up to one (1) full letter grade from any of the categories above.