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Thesis statement

The thesis statement clearly states the topic and the makes a specific assertion. (20 pts)

The thesis statement somewhat states the topic and/or makes a specific assertion. (15 pts)

The thesis statement fails to state the topic or make a specific assertion. (5 pts)

Thesis statement not given. (0 pts)

Evidence and examples

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. At least 5 documents are used, including at least 2 primary sources. (25 pts)

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. At least 3 documents are used, including at least 2 primary sources. (15 pts)

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. One or two documents are used, including at least 1 primary source. (10 pts)

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. At least one document is used, but no primary sources are referenced. (5 pts)

Class participation

Student is on task each day of the project. (20 pts)

Student needs no more than one or two reminders to stay on task during the length of the project. (15 pts)

Student is off-task more than a few times and requires frequent reminders during the length of the project. (10 pts)

Student is frequently off-task. (0-5 pts)

Sources

Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in MLA format and linked in the project page. (15 pts)

Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. Most documented in desired format and linked in the project page. (10 pts)

Source information collected for graphics, facts and quotes, but not documented in desired format. Few if any sources are linked in the project page. (5 pts)

Very little or no source information was collected, and no links to the sources are represented in the project. (0 pts)

Attractiveness

Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. (10 pts)

Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation. 7-8 pts)

Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation content. (5 pts)

Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presentaion content. (0-4 pts)

Mechanics

No misspellings or grammatical errors. (5 pts)

Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors. (3-4 pts)

Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors. (1-2 pts)

More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar. (0 pts)

Reflection

Student demonstrated thorough, effective research techniques, and explained these in a reflection on the process. Product displays creativity and originality. (5 pts)

Student demonstrated adequate research techniques and explained these in a reflection on the process. Student effectively communicated the results of research to the audience. (3-4 pts)

Student needs to work on communicating more effectively. Reflection on the process does not convey information about research techniques used. (1-2 pts)

Student showed little evidence of thoughtful research, and a reflection on the process is not included. Product does not effectively communicate research findings. (0 pts)