Methodology and Rationale

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 70-89%

Developing 1-69%

Not present

Methodology

32 to 35 points

Methodology is logically sound; a significant result will be largely trustworthy and not be marred by other variables. Student has a well thought through plan.

25 to 31 points

Methodology is strong but may need a little tweaking to be reliable enough to use.

1 to 24 points

Methodology is heavily flawed and may need to be discarded; student needs to begin again.

0 points

Not present

Rationale

32 to 35 points

Rationale is convincing, clear, and keeps audience in mind as the student speaks in terms of someone else’s benefits.

25 to 31 points

Rationale is largely audience-focused and convincing but at times may miss opportunities, lack support, or lose focus on the audience.

1 to 24 points

Rationale largely forgets about the audience and is not convincing.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 70-89%

Developing 1-69%

Not present

Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, and Formatting

27 to 30 points

Few mistakes are evident.

21 to 26 points

Mistakes detract somewhat from the information being delivered.

1 to 20 points

Mistakes promote confusion or show a lack of professionalism.

0 points

Not present