Use of Class Time

Information Seeking, Evaluating and Selecting

Analysis

Synthesis

Position Statement

Documentation

Punctuation & Capitalization

3

Came to class prepared and equipped; made effective use of time; was always on task and actively involved in the project.

Student gathered information from all the required electronic and print sources, including appropriate licensed databases. Sources are relevant, balanced and include critical readings relating to the thesis or problem. Demonstrated thorough, effective research techniques.

Student carefully analyzed the information collected and drew appropriate and inventive conclusions supported by evidence.

Student developed appropriate structure for persuasive paper, incorporating variety of quality sources. Information is logically and creatively organized with smooth transitions.

Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained. Clear references to the issue are stated.  Voice of the student writer is evident.

Student documented all sources, including visuals, sounds, and animations. Sources are properly cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages/slides. Documentation is error-free.

Punctuation, grammar and capitalization are correct.

2

Usually came to class prepared and equipped; usually made effective use of time; were usually on task and actively involved in the project.

Student gathered information from all the required sources except one.

Student paper shows good effort was made in analyzing the evidence collected

Student logically organized the persuasive paper and made good connections among ideas

Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained. References to the issue(s) at hand are missing.

Student documented sources with some care, Sources are cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages/slides. Few errors noted.

There is one error in punctuation, grammar, and/or capitalization.

1

Came to class unprepared a majority of the time, not using time effectively or staying on task.

Student gathered information from a limited range of sources and displayed minimal effort in selecting quality resources

Student conclusions could be supported by stronger evidence. Level of analysis could have been deeper.

Student could have put greater effort into organizing the paper.

Position is stated, but is not maintained consistently throughout work.

Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Documentation was poorly constructed or absent.

There are two or three errors in punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.

0

Came to class unprepared, not using time effectively or staying on task. Disrupting other students or using resources inappropriately.

Student gathered no information or gathered information that lacked relevance, quality, depth and balance.

Student conclusions simply involve restating information or are not supported by evidence. Or there is insufficient text.

Student work is not logically or effectively structured. Or there is insufficient text.

Statement of position cannot be determined or there is insufficient writing to constitute a paper.  

Student clearly plagiarized materials or there is no documentation.

There are four or more errors in punctuation, grammar, and/or capitalization. Or there is insufficient text.

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