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Title

Title clearly relates to the information being graphed. It is printed at the top of the graph.

Title relates to the information being graphed and is printed at the top of the graph.

A title is present at the top of the graph.

A title is not present.

Labels

Labels are neat and clear and accurately describe the information presented.

Labels are clear and describe the information presented.

The labels are present, but may not describe the information.

Labels are not present.

Units

All units are described and are appropriately sized for the data set.

Most units are described and are appropriately sized for the data set.

All units are described but are not appropriately sized for the data set.

Units are neither described NOR appropriately sized for the data set.

Accuracy of Bars

All bars are correct size and are easy to see. A ruler is used to neatly make the bars.

All bars are correct size and are easy to see.

All bars are correct size.

Bars are not correct size OR extra bars were included.

Neatness and Attractiveness

Exceptionally well designed, neat, and attractive. Colors that go well together are used to make the graph more readable. A ruler was used.

Neat and relatively attractive. A ruler was used to make the graph more readable.

Lines are neatly drawn but the graph appears quite plain.

Appears messy and "thrown together" in a hurry. Lines are visibly crooked.