Research | Multiple resources are used. Essential information is found to support the project. Focus questions are answered. Multiple points of view are evaluated. | Multiple resources are used. Relevant information is found. Most focus questions are answered. One other point of view was examined. | Three or fewer resources are used. Some information is not relevant. Focus questions are not researched. Alternate points of view are ignored. |
Content | Information supports the purpose and is accurate and current. Content is persuasive and convincing – backed up with facts and reasons. Logical progression of ideas with clear point of view. | Some of the information is not relevant or is out of date. Includes some persuasive information with few facts or reasons. The point of view is a bit unclear. | Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect. Contains little persuasive information and only one or two facts or reasons. Lacks a clear point of view. |
Mechanics | Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. | Includes 2 -3 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization. | More than 3 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. |
Presentation | PowerPoint show includes more than 5 slides and more than 3 graphics. Effective use of text, fonts, backgrounds, sound and transitions. Oral presentation is rehearsed and smooth. | Show includes 4-5 slides and 3 or more graphics. Effective use of two of these elements: text, fonts, backgrounds, sound and transitions. Oral presentation is rehearsed. | Presentation includes fewer than 4 slides and 3 graphics. Choices of fonts, background colors, transitions and sounds may be inappropriate. Use of text in presentation distracts the audience. Not rehearsed. |
Source Citation | All resources used in research are cited. | Few resources used in research are cited. | No resources used in research are cited. |