Research Project Rubric

 

10/9

The response is a thoroughly developed persuasive essay/presentation which fulfills the purpose by including:
  • a valid, clearly focused and defined issue
  • relevant, sufficient, documented support from several valid sources
  • synthesis of all information to determine implications
  • 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
  • appropriate language and conventions
  • effective form, sequence, delivery of presentation
 

8

The response is a well-developed persuasive essay/presentation which fulfills the purpose with:
  • a valid, focused issue
  • relevant, specific, documented support from valid sources
  • adequate synthesis of information to determine implications
  • 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
  • few errors in language and conventions
  • suitable form, sequence, delivery of presentation
 

7

The response is an incomplete or oversimplified persuasive essay/presentation which attempts to fulfill the purpose with:
  • a valid issue
  • irrelevant, inconclusive support from limited sources
  • incomplete synthesis of information
  • 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
  • errors in language and conventions that interfere with meaning
  • inappropriate form, sequence, delivery of presentation
 

6

The response is a poorly-written, inadequate essay/presentation which attempts to fulfill the purpose with:
  • unfocused or invalid issue
  • incomplete, irrelevant support
  • lack of synthesis of information
  • 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
  • errors in language and conventions that obscure meaning
  • inconsistent, unclear form, sequence, delivery of presentation
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