Max Points

Overall

Grade Points

Research Paper

Visual Aid

Oral Presentation

Teamwork

F < 34

CATEGORY

Score

Organization

No logical sequence.

Reader has difficulty following work because of poor organization.

Student presents information in a logical sequence which the reader can follow.

Information is in logical and interesting sequence which the reader can follow.

Amount of Information

One or more topics were not addressed.

All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each.

All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2-3 sentences about each.

All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2-3 sentences about each.

Sources

Work displays no references.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.

Mechanics

Has four or more grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Has three grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.

No more than two grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

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Graphics - Originality

No graphics made by the student are included.

The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.

One or two of the graphics used on the visual aid reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

Several of the graphics used on the visual aid reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.

Graphics - Relevance

Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

Grammar

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the visual aid.

There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the visual aid.

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the visual aid.

There are no grammatical mistakes on the visual aid.

Attractiveness

The visual aid is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

The visual aid is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The visual aid is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The visual aid is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

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Understanding of Topic

Did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.

Seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with ease.

Clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented their information with ease.

Clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented their information forcefully and convincingly.

Rebuttal

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant.

Most counter-arguments were accurate and relevant, but several were weak.

Most counter-arguments were accurate, relevant, and strong.

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong.

Use of Facts/Statistics

Every point was not supported.

Every major point was supported with facts, statistics and/or examples, but the relevance of some was questionable.

Every major point was adequately supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples.

Every major point was well supported with several relevant facts, statistics and/or examples.

Presentation Style

Presentation style that did not keep the attention of the audience.

Sometimes used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience.

Usually used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience.

Consistently used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience.

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Working with Others

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

Focus on the task

Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person.

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed.

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