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CATEGORY

Exceeds

Meets

Partially Meets

Does not Meet

Research Process

Evidence of all aspects of the research process: thoughtful and broad research questions, a multitude of well-organized notes in student's own words, and completed web evaluations for all sources.

Evidence of all aspects of the research process: broad research questions, organized notes in student's own words, and completed web evaluations for all sources.

Evidence of all aspects of the research process: research questions, notes, and web evaluations for all sources.

Evidence for some aspects of the research process is present and/or some aspects reflect superficial use.

Sources

Information taken from a variety of scholarly sources. Works Cited is consistently and correctly formatted.

Information taken from several scholarly sources. Works Cited is consistently and correctly formatted.

Information taken from several reputable sources. Works Cited is correctly formatted

Source of some information is unclear and/or sources used are Wikipedia or similar. Works Cited is present.

Content

Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Information is interesting, varied, and extends beyond initial questions.

Includes significant information about the topic. Information is varied and extends beyond initial questions.

Includes essential information about the topic. Information may not extend beyond initial questions.

Content is minimal and/or there are noticeable errors.

Visual

Visual is interesting and engaging (holds audience's attention). Information serves as a sort-of outline that supports presentation. Good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance presentation.

Visual is attractive and supports presentation. Good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to aid presentation.

Visual supports presentation. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. may at times detract from presentation.

Visual overwhelms audience with too much information (or too little) and/or use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. detracts from presentation.

Presentation

Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. Presenter speaks confidently and knowledgeably using visual as a springboard to further develop ideas.

Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. Presenter is knowledgeable and develops ideas beyond what can be seen on the visual.

Delivery may not be smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time. Minimal information is shared beyond what is visible.

Delivery is awkward and audience attention is often lost. Presenter reads mostly from the visual.