western civilization work

CATEGORY

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Content -

50 points

Reflects accurate essential information; is logically arranged; demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts

Accurate and reflects most of the essential information; is generally logically arranged; demonstrates understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts.

Reflects some of the essential information; most information is accurate; generally logically arranged; somewhat demonstrates understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts.

Contains very little essential information; lacks logical organization; does not demonstrate understanding of the topic, its relationships and related concepts

Mechanics

16 points

Capitalization, spelling, and punctuation are correct throughout the poster.

There is 1 error in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.

There are 2 errors in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.

There are more than 2 errors in capitalization, spelling or punctuation.

Title and Labels

16 points

Main concept easily identified; sub-concepts branch appropriately from main idea;

Relationships in the graphic organizer are clear and correct

Main concept easily identified; most sub-concepts branch from main idea. Relationships in the graphic organizer are clear and correct;

Main concept not clearly identified or sub-concepts not clearly identified or don’t consistently branch from main idea. Relationships in the graphic organizer may not be clear;

Graphic organizer lacks title and labels..Relationships not identified.

Attractiveness

20 points

The graphic organizer is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Evidence of exceptional student effort.

The graphic organizer is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Evidence of average student effort.

The graphic organizer is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Evidence of minimal or last minute student effort.

The graphic organizer is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Very little student effort evident.