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Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Needs Improvement

Unacceptable

Amount & Quality of Information

All sub-topics are addressed and there is a great deal of detail on the sub-topics

All sub-topics are addressed, and there is a sufficient amount of detail on the sub-topics

Most of the sub-topics are addressed, and there is some detail on the sub-topics; however, there could be more information on one or more of the sub-topics

Some of the sub-topics are missing and/or there are not enough details on the sub-topics

Creative Approach

A unique, original, creative approach is used so that a reader is engaged in the material

A different approach is used. The approach may not be highly unique or creative, but it still engages the reader

The approach is mainly like a report although it may contain a few elements that were different. The approach may not be highly unique or creative, but it still engages the reader

The approach is like a report and lacks creativity and/or a different type of approach. Not engaging to read

Organization

Information is very organized with transition between ideas and/or a flow to the project. There is a conclusion

Information is organized, and there is some transition between ideas and/or flow to the project. There is a conclusion

Information is somewhat organized, but there is a lack of transition and/or flow between ideas. A conclusion may be missing

Information is disorganized. There is a lack of transition and/or flow between ideas. A conclusion is missing

Graphics

Graphics (Illustrations, diagrams, charts, etc.) are neat, colorful, clearly relate to project, and are referenced and located appropriately

Graphics (Illustrations, diagrams, charts, etc.) are apparent, clearly relate to the project, and a re referenced and located appropriately

Graphics (Illustrations, diagrams, charts, etc.) are minimal. They are not referenced in the text or labeled, and may not be located in a logical place in the project

Graphics (Illustrations, diagrams, charts, etc.) are missing or inadequate. They are not referenced in the text or labeled, and may not be located in a logical place in the project

Mechanics

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

A few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Some grammatical spelling or punctuation errors.

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors

References, Sources & Documentation

5 or more sources are used and included in the body of the research. The reference page is included and in the correct format.

5 or more sources are used and included in the body of the research. The reference page is included, but some references are not in the correct format

Fewer than 5 sources are used and included in the body of the research. The reference page is included and in the correct format.

Fewer than 5 sources are used and included in the body of the research. The reference page is either missing or not in the correct format.

Hypothesis & Problem Question

Student posed a thoughtful, creative question that engaged them in challenging or provocative research. The question breaks new ground or contributes to knowledge in a focused, specific area

Student(s) posed a focused question involving them in challenging research

Student(s) constructed a question that lends itself to readily available answers

Student(s) posed no question

Information Seeking, Selecting, & Evaluating

Student(s) gathered information from a variety of quality electronic and print sources, including appropriate licensed databases. Sources are relevant, balanced and include critical readings relating to the hypothesis or problem. Primary sources were included (if appropriate)

Student(s) gathered information from a variety of relevant sources – print and electronic that displayed a clear and logical connection to the hypothesis or problem

Students gathered information from a limited range of sources and displayed minimal connection to the hypothesis or problem

Students gathered random information from unverifiable or unreliable sources and displayed minimal or no connection to the hypothesis or problem

Analysis

Student(s) carefully analyzed the information collected and drew appropriate and inventive conclusions supported by evidence. Voice of the student writer(s) is evident

Student(s) project shows a good effort was made in analyzing the evidence collected and in drawing conclusions from the evidence

Student(s) conclusions could be supported by stronger evidence. Level of analysis could have been better

Student(s) display a lack of effort to support a conclusion drawn from the evidence or the conclusion is missing

Synthesis

Overall impression of the project appears to be very thoughtful, creative, inventive, engaging, and scholarly

Overall impression of the project appears to be thoughtful, creative, engaging and sufficiently scholarly

Overall impression of the project seems somewhat thoughtful, not very creative or engaging with little scholarship

Overall impression of the project displays a lack of cohesion, logic, organization and scholarship

Total Points

90-100 points

89-70 points

69-60 points

59 – or fewer points