10/9

• a valid, clearly focused and defined issue

• relevant, sufficient, documented support from several valid sources

• synthesis of all Areas of Interaction

• precise organization of evidence and implications to enhance purpose

• effective use of appropriate technology tools for research, analysis, and communication

• a distinctive voice and deliberate tone

• careful attention to audience understanding and interest

• Biases are supported and defined

• effective form, sequence, delivery of presentation

8

• a valid, focused issue

• relevant, specific, documented support from valid sources

• adequate synthesis of the Areas of Interaction

• effective organization of evidence and implications to achieve purpose

• sufficient use of appropriate technology tools for research, analysis, and communication

• a clear voice and consistent tone

• attention to audience knowledge and interest

• Generally biases are supported and defined

• suitable form, sequence, delivery of presentation

7

• a valid issue

• irrelevant, inconclusive support from limited sources

• incomplete synthesis of Areas of Interaction

• inconsistent organization of evidence and implications

• insufficient use of appropriate technology tools for research, analysis, and communication

• lack of clear voice and consistent tone

• consideration of audience awareness and interest

• Biases interfere with the research of the topic

• inappropriate form, sequence, delivery of presentation

6

• unfocused or invalid issue

• incomplete, irrelevant support

• lack of synthesis of the Areas of Interaction

• unclear organization of evidence and implications

• lack of appropriate technology tools for research, analysis, and communication

• inappropriate and inconsistent voice and tone

• weak sense of audience awareness and interest

• Biases are clearly over-riding the research

• inconsistent, unclear form, sequence, delivery of presentation