Rubric for the Research Project Whitney Washington Criteria Content Exemplary

The chosen topic was clearly identifiable. Every who, what, when, where, why and how question was addressed. Paper is at least 5 pages in length, written in Times New Roman, with 12 point font, double spaced, and 1 margins with correct MLA formatting and citations. There are 0 to 3 errors found.

Capable
The topic was evident, but not obvious. 1 or 2 of the leading question-elements are missing, or not explicitly answered. Paper is close to 5 pages in length, written in Times New Roman, with 12 point font, double spaced, and 1 margins with slightly correct MLA formatting and citations. There are 4-5 errors found.

Developing
The topic was apparent, but in order to find it, inferences had to be made. 3 or 4 of the leading question elements are missing. Paper is less than 5 pages in length, written in a font of the students choosing, with 14 point font, double spaced, and 1.25 margins incorrect with MLA formatting and citations. There are more than 5 errors found. There is not a Works Cited page listing the students 4 resources. A print source is not noted. Presentation is 4 minutes in length. There is a visual aid that appears to not been created with much effort. Students have not prepared an activity for their classmates.

Lacking
The paper seemed to have no real topic or focus. 5 or more of the leading question-elements were not addressed.

Style and Organization

Resources

Presentation

There is a Works Cited page listing at least 4 resources. At least one print source is noted. Presentation is at least 6 minutes in length. There is a visual aid that appears to have taken time and effort. Students have prepared an engaging activity for their classmates.

There is a Works Cited page listing at least 4 resources. At one print source is not noted. Presentation is 5 minutes in length. There is a visual aid that appears to not been created with much effort. Students have prepared a passive activity for their classmates.

Paper is less than 3 pages in length, written in a font of the students choosing, with 14 point font, double spaced, and 1.25 margins with no sign of MLA formatting and citations. The paper does not appear to be proofread. There is not a Works Cited page. Student has less than 2 resources. Presentation is less than 4 minutes in length. There is no visual aid. Students have not prepared an activity for their classmates.

Content: ______/60 Style and Organization: ______/10

Resources: ______/5 Presentation: ______/25 Total: _______/100