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Description of problem

Description is thorough and replete with evidence and explanations using written work as well as illustrations or images to communicate it.

Description is complete, but work shows that there is a lack of balance between visual and written work.

Description is lacking some elements so that the reader is left asking at least one question that should have been addressed in the description.

Work done is so haphazard and ad hoc that it is clear that little thought or effort was put into it.

Visual elements

At least one map is done for this assignment. It is detailed and demonstrates an understanding of all the elements needed for a map. In addition there is at least one chart or graph created by the student(s). There should also be at least one picture or other image.

All elements needed for a grade of 4 are present, but the quality of the visuals is the issue. There are either in error, lacking elements and/or are not neat.

One element needed for a grade of 4 is missing.

More than one element is missing, and/or the work completed is not satisfactory.

Solution to the issue

Solution(s) are well supported by research and argumentation. In terms of number and quality of sources students demonstrate serious comprehension of the issue and what is needed to solve it.

Solution sufficiently expresses the student\\\\'s(s\\\\') comprehension of the issue. Sources used are sufficient to demonstrate comprehension of the issue.

Solution to the issue, though satisfactory, is lacking in detail and substance. Sources used are satisfactory, but not complete.

Solution to the issue is questionable. Sources are so few as to be nearly non-existent. Little effort is shown.

Sources

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

Some sources are not accurately documented.

Mechanics

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Use of classtime

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