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CATEGORY

20

15

10

5

Formatting

Synthesis packet follows the desired format as delineated by the sample synthesis packet.

Synthesis packet follows the desired format as delineated by the sample synthesis packet, but has one lapse.

Synthesis packet follows the desired format as delineated by the sample synthesis packet, but has two lapses.

Synthesis packet follows the desired format as delineated by the sample synthesis packet, but has three or more lapses.

Quality of Sources

Sources of information are valid and of a high quality. Two of the sources are graphics, at least one is from a literary or cultural magazine, and the remaining sources come from other media.

Sources of information are valid and of a high quality, but one or two may be of a lower quality, or one of the required source types may not be represented.

Sources of information are valid and of good quality, but two of the required source types may not be represented.

Sources of information are not valid or of a poor quality, and/or two or more of the required source types may not be represented.

Number of Sources

Seven sources are present.

Six sources are present.

Five sources are present.

Four or fewer sources are present.

Introduction

The introduction clearly delineates two separate sides to the given topic. Avoids imprecise buzzwords, such as "good" or "bad," or "positive" or "negative."

The introduction delineates two separate sides to the given topic, but may be a bit vague. Generally avoids imprecise buzzwords, such as "good" or "bad," or "positive" or "negative."

The introduction delineates two separate sides to the given topic, but is very vague. Occasionally avoids imprecise buzzwords, such as "good" or "bad," or "positive" or "negative."

Introduction fails to clearly delineate between two sides of the given topic. Buzzwords such as "good" or "bad," or "positive" or "negative."

Assignment

Assignment is clear and lists the sources according to the order of their entry.

Assignment is mostly clear and lists the sources according to the order of their entry.

Assignment is a bit vague and/or does not list the sources according to the order of their entry.

Assignment is missing, vague, and/or sources are not listed according to the order of their entry.