Formal Research Paper Rubric

Formal Research Paper Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Research Paper Format	Clear understanding of research paper format Paper is at least two full pages in length with a strong introduction, body, and conclusion	Somewhat clear understanding of research paper format Paper is one to two pages in length with a somewhat strong introduction, body, and conclusion	Weak or no understanding of research paper format Paper is one page or less in length with a weak or missing introduction, body, and conclusion
Research Paper Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of research paper Clear presentation of research paper *Paper is discussed and not read word for word	Somewhat clear introduction of research paper Somewhat clear presentation of research paper *Paper is somewhat discussed with some reading word for word	Unclear or no introduction of research paper Unclear presentation of research paper *Paper is read word for word

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

PowerPoint Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
PowerPoint Format	Product consists of at least six slides Text items are easy to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors enhance the content	Product consists of at least four slides Text items are fairly easy to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors somewhat enhance the content	Product consists of three slides or less Text items are difficult to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors are limited in enhancing the content
PowerPoint Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of PowerPoint Clear presentation of PowerPoint	Somewhat clear introduction of PowerPoint Somewhat clear presentation of PowerPoint	Unclear or no introduction of PowerPoint Unclear presentation of PowerPoint

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

Website Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Website Format	Website is easy to navigate Text items are easy to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors enhance the content All external links to connecting websites connect	Website is fairly easy to navigate Text items are fairly easy to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors somewhat enhance the content Most external links to connecting websites connect	Website is difficult to navigate Text items are difficult to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors are limited in enhancing the content Few, if any, external links to connecting websites connect
Website Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat clear bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of website Clear presentation of website	Somewhat clear introduction of website Somewhat clear presentation of website	Unclear or no introduction of website Unclear presentation of website

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

Letter Writing Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Letter Format	Clear understanding of friendly letter writing format Three one page friendly letters are included Clear audience (relative or friend) Tone of letters reflects that of the Civil War era	Somewhat clear understanding of friendly letter writing format Two one page friendly letters are included Somewhat clear audience Tone of letters somewhat reflects that of the Civil War era	Weak or no understanding of friendly letter writing format A one page or less friendly letter is included Confusing audience Tone of letters does not reflect that of the Civil War era
Letter Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of letters Clear presentation of letters *Letters are presented with feeling	Somewhat clear introduction of letters Somewhat clear presentation of letters *Letters are read with some feeling	Unclear or no introduction of letters Unclear presentation of letters *Letters are not presented with feeling (monotone)

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

Diary Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Diary Format	Clear understanding of dated diary format Diary is three pages in length with at least three or more dated entries *Tone of diary reflects that of the Civil War era	Somewhat clear understanding of dated diary format Diary is two pages in length with at least two dated entries *Tone of diary somewhat reflects that of the Civil War era	Weak or no understanding of dated diary format Diary is one page or less in length with one or no dated entry *Tone of diary does not reflect that of the Civil War time era
Diary Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of diary Clear presentation of diary *Diary is read with feeling	Somewhat clear introduction of diary Somewhat clear presentation of diary *Diary is read with some feeling	Unclear or no introduction diary Unclear presentation of diary *Diary is not performed with feeling (monotone)

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

Character Role Play Rubric

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Role Play Format	Clear understanding of role play format Role play script is two pages in length *Tone of role play reflects that of the Civil War era	Somewhat clear understanding of role play format Role play script is one to two pages in length *Tone of role play somewhat reflects that of the Civil War era	Weak or no understanding of role play format Role play script is less than one page in length *Tone of role play does not reflect that of the Civil War time era
Role Play Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of role play Clear presentation of role play (in person or on video) *Lines are performed with feeling	Somewhat clear introduction of role play Somewhat clear presentation of role play (in person or on video) *Lines are performed with some feeling	Unclear or no introduction of role play Unclear presentation of role play (in person or on video) *Lines are not performed with feeling (monotone)

Notes and Comments: Score: __________

Research Project Rubric

Social Studies

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Historical Accuracy	The final product presents information that is historically accurate and relevant.	The final product presents information that is mostly historically accurate and relevant.	The final product presents information that is mostly inaccurate and/or irrelevant.
Completeness of Research	The final product presents a rich, complete understanding of the chosen topic.	The final product presents a good understanding of the topic. It could be more complete.	The final product presents only some parts of the topic. Understanding may not be demonstrated.
Explanation of the role of women	The final product accurately and clearly presents the roles of women both before and after the Civil War.	The final product presents the roles of women both before and after the Civil War. Parts may be inaccurate or unclear.	The final product does not clearly or accurately present the roles of women before and after the Civil War.
Final Product	The final product is neat and aesthetic (professional). Its organization is logical	The final product is neat and fairly aesthetic (somewhat professional). Its organization is fairly logical	The final product is untidy and unaesthetic (not professional). Its organization lacks clear logic
Presentation of Project	There is a clear introduction of research topic and presentation of the material.	There is a somewhat clear introduction of research topic and presentation of the material.	There is an uclear introduction of research topic and presentation of the material.

Notes and Comments: Score: ______________

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	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Research Paper Format	Clear understanding of research paper format Paper is at least two full pages in length with a strong introduction, body, and conclusion	Somewhat clear understanding of research paper format Paper is one to two pages in length with a somewhat strong introduction, body, and conclusion	Weak or no understanding of research paper format Paper is one page or less in length with a weak or missing introduction, body, and conclusion
Research Paper Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of research paper Clear presentation of research paper *Paper is discussed and not read word for word	Somewhat clear introduction of research paper Somewhat clear presentation of research paper *Paper is somewhat discussed with some reading word for word	Unclear or no introduction of research paper Unclear presentation of research paper *Paper is read word for word

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
PowerPoint Format	Product consists of at least six slides Text items are easy to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors enhance the content	Product consists of at least four slides Text items are fairly easy to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors somewhat enhance the content	Product consists of three slides or less Text items are difficult to read *Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors are limited in enhancing the content
PowerPoint Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of PowerPoint Clear presentation of PowerPoint	Somewhat clear introduction of PowerPoint Somewhat clear presentation of PowerPoint	Unclear or no introduction of PowerPoint Unclear presentation of PowerPoint

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Website Format	Website is easy to navigate Text items are easy to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors enhance the content All external links to connecting websites connect	Website is fairly easy to navigate Text items are fairly easy to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors somewhat enhance the content Most external links to connecting websites connect	Website is difficult to navigate Text items are difficult to read Photographs, graphics, sound and/or video, background, and colors are limited in enhancing the content Few, if any, external links to connecting websites connect
Website Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat clear bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of website Clear presentation of website	Somewhat clear introduction of website Somewhat clear presentation of website	Unclear or no introduction of website Unclear presentation of website

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Letter Format	Clear understanding of friendly letter writing format Three one page friendly letters are included Clear audience (relative or friend) Tone of letters reflects that of the Civil War era	Somewhat clear understanding of friendly letter writing format Two one page friendly letters are included Somewhat clear audience Tone of letters somewhat reflects that of the Civil War era	Weak or no understanding of friendly letter writing format A one page or less friendly letter is included Confusing audience Tone of letters does not reflect that of the Civil War era
Letter Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of letters Clear presentation of letters *Letters are presented with feeling	Somewhat clear introduction of letters Somewhat clear presentation of letters *Letters are read with some feeling	Unclear or no introduction of letters Unclear presentation of letters *Letters are not presented with feeling (monotone)

	Exceptional	Acceptable	Not Yet
Written Presentation of the Whole Project	Neat and aesthetic (Professional) Organization is logical	Neat and fairly aesthetic (Somewhat professional) Organization is fairly logical	Untidy and unaesthetic (Not professional) Organization lacks clear logic
Spelling, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics	Few, if any, errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary always appropriate and meaning clear	Minor errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Vocabulary usually appropriate and meaning clear	Many errors in basic spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics Meaning not always clear
Diary Format	Clear understanding of dated diary format Diary is three pages in length with at least three or more dated entries *Tone of diary reflects that of the Civil War era	Somewhat clear understanding of dated diary format Diary is two pages in length with at least two dated entries *Tone of diary somewhat reflects that of the Civil War era	Weak or no understanding of dated diary format Diary is one page or less in length with one or no dated entry *Tone of diary does not reflect that of the Civil War time era
Diary Content	*Demonstrates a clear understanding of required research information (all research questions are answered), including a complete bibliography	*Demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of required research information (some research questions are answered), including a somewhat complete bibliography	*Weak or no understanding of required research information (few to no research questions are answered), including an incomplete or no bibliography
Presentation of Project	Clear introduction of diary Clear presentation of diary *Diary is read with feeling	Somewhat clear introduction of diary Somewhat clear presentation of diary *Diary is read with some feeling	Unclear or no introduction diary Unclear presentation of diary *Diary is not performed with feeling (monotone)