Art History- Prehistoric & Ancient: Virtual Exhibit

Grading Rubric for Virtual Exhibit, Art History, Raymond

R E

S E

A R

C H

Research was aggressive, utilizing several authoritative print & digital sources Material was assessed thoroughly & critically Assimilation of the sources was sophisticated & relevance to topic is clear Format of citations is consistent in bibliography

Research was thorough, utilizing at least three authoritative print & digital sources in addition to textbook Material was assessed critically Assimilation of the sources was careful & relevance to topic is clear Format of citations is consistent in bibliography

Research was moderate, utilizing print & digital sources in addition to textbook Some material was assessed critically Sources are relevant to topic Format of citations is inconsistent

Research was limited to textbook Material was used verbatim & without critical assessment Some material seems out of place Lacks appropriate citations

20 -- 17 -- 15 -- 13 -- GRADE & COMMENTS

A EXEMPLARY

B VERY GOOD

C DEVELOPING

D NOT ADEQUATE

T H

E M

E

Thematic label is meaningful & compelling and ideas reflect critical & original thought on topic Object analysis (factual and/or formal) is present and persuasive Exhibit is organized & cohesive; each object is effectively displayed; the flow of the gallery is clear

Thematic label is meaningful and ideas reflect critical thought on topic Object analysis (factual and/or formal) is present Exhibit is organized; each object is clearly displayed

Thematic label is basic to coursework and reflects some thought on topic Object analysis (factual and/or formal) is partially presented Exhibit is somewhat organized

Thematic label is unclear or superficial Object analysis (factual and/or formal) is incomplete Exhibit lacks structure

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A R

T W

O R

K S

Object selection reflects research and careful consideration of aesthetic and cultural qualities Object information is complete & images are clear Information is well ordered, directly supports theme & creates momentum

Object selection reflects careful consideration of aesthetic and cultural qualities Object information is complete & images are adequate Information is ordered & supports theme

Object selection reflects expedient choices Object information is incomplete Information is ordered according to writer’s interest

Object selection reflects expedient choices Lacks essential object information Information is poorly ordered

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V O

IC E

Voice is strong & clear Writer is engaged with topic Descriptions are substantive & articulate Prose shows attention to clarity, word choice, grammar, & spelling

Voice is clear Writer is engaged with topic Descriptions are articulate Prose is clear; there are a few grammatical & spelling mistakes

Voice is clear, but developing Writer is moderately interested in topic Descriptions are detailed Prose has several grammatical & spelling mistakes

Voice is inconsistent and writer seems disinterested with topic Descriptions are weak Prose needs attention to clarity, grammar and spelling

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