Evaluation

Your group will be evaluated according to the group rubric.

Each individual group member will be evaluated according to the rubric for his/her role.

Group Rubric

	Beginning 4	Developing 6	Accomplished 8	Exemplary 10
PowerPoint or Poster Text, Layout, Graphics	The presentation appears to have been done at the last minute and is not visually appealing.	The presentation has mistakes, is sloppy, or is not very visually appealing.	The presentation is not as visually appealing as it could be. Text is not very easy to read.	The presentation is neat and has a professional look that appeals to the audience.
PowerPoint or Poster Presentation Content Knowledge	Presenters seem unsure of the content information.	Presenters know some of the information.	Presenters seem to be familiar with the information.	Presenters know all of the content information.
PowerPoint or Poster Presentation Eye Contact	Speakers read directly from their notes.	Speakers could make much better eye contact with the audience.	Speakers sometimes make eye contact with the audience.	Speakers make appropriate eye contact with the audience.
PowerPoint or Poster Presentation Voice	The speakers do not vary their voices and it negatively affects the quality of the presentation.	The voice of the speakers does not contribute positively to the presentation.	The voice of the speakers is sometimes varied.	Speakers varied their tone of voice when necessary and appropriate.
PowerPoint or Poster Presentation Student Understanding	Speakers do not attempt to check for student understanding.	At the end of the presentation the presenters asked if there were any questions.	Students are questioned in attempt to check for understanding.	Presenters checked for understanding by asking the audience questions and including them throughout the presentation.
PowerPoint or Poster Presentation Time Requirements	Group members do not follow the time requirements. (4 minutes under or more than 1 minute over)	Group members do not follow the time requirements. (3 minutes under or 1 minute over)	Group members do not follow the time requirements. (2 minutes under or 1 minute over)	The group utilized the allotted time effectively.
PowerPoint or Poster Content	Students have not presented an adequate amount of information on their topics.	Students do not equally cover the tasks and responsibilities assigned to the three group members.	Students have addressed most of the tasks and responsibilities that they have been assigned.	Students have addressed all aspects of the task and have fulfilled all responsibilities of the three roles that they have represented.
PowerPoint or Poster Written Material	There are more than 5 errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	There are 5 or less errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	There are 3 or less errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	The text is written with no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
PowerPoint or Poster Citations	Sources have not been cited.	Sources have been cited, but not according to MLA guidelines.	All sources have been properly cited according to MLA guidelines, however, there are mistakes in the citations.	All sources have been properly cited according to MLA guidelines.
Research	Students have plagiarized their work.	Students have not used any resource materials to support their own findings, beliefs, and opinions.	Students have only used a few sources and not all information is accurate.	A variety of resource materials have been used accurately.
Group Grade

The Lawyer's Rubric

	Beginning 8	Developing 12	Accomplished 16	Exemplary 20
Government Regulations	You have not mentioned any government regulations.	You have mentioned government regulations but you have not explained how they would have affected your company.	You have explained the impact of government regulations on your company, but you have not used any historical information to support your statements.	You have used historical information to clearly explain the impact of government regulations on your company.
Court Decisions	You have not mentioned any court decisions.	You have mentioned court decisions, but you did not explain how they may have affected your company.	You have explained the impact of court decisions on your company, but you have not used any historical information to support your statements.	You have used historical information to explain how court decisions may have affected your company.
Corruption Identification	You have not mentioned the corruption that occurred in local, state, or national politics.	You have mentioned the various types of corruption that existed, but you have not mentioned how it may have affected your business.	You have identified how your business may be affected by corruption, but you have not used any historical information to support your statements.	You have used historical information to identify how your business may be affected by corruption in local, state, and national politics.
Corruption Plan of Action	You have not created a plan of action to deal with corrupt politicians.	You have created a plan of action, but it could not have possibly worked.	You have provided a plan of action to deal with corruption, but you have not used any historical information to support your statements.	You have used historical information to provide a plan of action to deal with corrupt politicians or political bosses.
Participation	You were a distraction to others who were trying to work during available class periods.	There were times during available class periods when you needed to be reminded to stay on task.	You worked on your project during some of the available class periods.	You stayed on task and completed assignments during available class periods.
Individual Grade

The Accountant's Rubric

	Beginning 8	Developing 12	Accomplished 16	Exemplary 20
Labor Rates	You have not included any information regarding the pay rates of employees.	You have stated that different employees were paid different rates, but you have not included any supporting statistics.	You have mentioned labor rates for you industry, but you have not included historical information, and you have not included the different pay rates for different types of employees.	You have used historical information to compare the average labor rates for your industry. You have included men, women, children, and immigrants.
Employees	You have not included any information on possible employees.	You have mentioned that you will hire employees.	You have explained who you will hire as your employees, but you have not explained why.	You have explained who you will hire as your employees and explained why.
Financial Goals	You have not created a plan for making a monthly profit.	Your plan for making a monthly profit does not seem possible.	You have created a plan for making a monthly profit, but you do not include any supporting information to prove that your plan would work.	You have provided historical information that supports your plan for making a monthly profit.
Balance Sheet	You have not created a monthly balance sheet.	You have created a monthly balance sheet, but your debits and credits are not related to the needs of your business.	You have created a monthly balance sheet, but have not included a good representation of the debits and credits that your company would have.	You have created a complete and accurate monthly balance sheet.
Participation	You were a distraction to others who were trying to work during available class periods.	There were times during available class periods when you needed to be reminded to stay on task.	You worked on your project during some of the available class periods.	You stayed on task and completed assignments during available class periods.
Individual Grade

The Entrepreneur's Rubric

	Beginning 8	Developing 12	Accomplished 16	Exemplary 20
Business Plan and Proposal	You have not included a proposal, business plan, or company goals.	You created a business plan that could not possibly work.	You have created a proposal that includes a business plan and company goals, but you have not used historical information to support your plan.	You have used historical information in order to create a proposal for your company. It includes your business plan and company goals.
Management and Business Strategies	You have not mentioned any management or business strategies.	You have mentioned management and business strategies, but you have not incorporated how they will contribute to your company's success.	You have explained how various management and business strategies will contribute to your success, but you have not included supporting historical information.	You have used historical information in order to explain how various management and business strategies will contribute to your success.
Natural Resources	You have not identified any natural resources or services that are necessary for your company's success.	You have identified natural resources or services, but they are not necessary in your industry.	You have identified natural resources or services that are necessary for the success of your company, but you have not used any historical information to support your findings.	You have used historical information in order to identify natural resources or services that are necessary for the success of your company.
Technology	You have not explained how technological advances of the 19th century will allow you to maximize your company's profits.	The technological advances that you have chosen do not apply to your industry.	You have explained how technological advances of the 19th century will allow you to maximize your profits, but you have not used any historical information to support your explanation.	You have used historical information in order to support how technological advances of the 19th century will allow you to maximize your profits.
Participation	You were a distraction to others who were trying to work during available class periods.	There were times during available class periods when you needed to be reminded to stay on task.	You worked on your project during some of the available class periods.	You stayed on task and completed assignments during available class periods.
Individual Grade

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