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| Insightful knowledge of topic. Evidence of thorough research using multiple sources. No informational errors or glaring omissions. | Accurate knowledge and understanding of topic. Evidence of adequate research using several sources. No major errors or omissions. | Adequate understanding and knowledge of topic. Some evidence of research with limited number of sources. Most information correct but some inaccuracies. | Poor knowledge of topic. Contains few facts. Little evidence of research. Information may be copied from a single source. Major informational errors and omissions. |
| Excellent development and organization of ideas and information. Point of view supported by quality details and examples. | Good development of ideas and information. Point of view supported by ample examples and details. | Adequate development and partial organization of ideas. Point of view supported by some examples and details. | Minimal addressing of topic. Point of view supported by very few details and examples. Organization lacking. |
| Creative and original work. Excellent selection and use of materials. Constructed with great care. Neatness exceptional. Excellent presentation. Communicates effectively with audience. | Original and attractive work. Good selection and use of materials. Constructed with care and is neat. Good presentation. Some awareness of audience. Voice projections and pacing sufficient. | Somewhat attractive project. Adequate selection and use of materials. Constructed with minimal care. Somewhat neat. Fair presentation. Some awareness of audience. Voice too loud or soft. | Not particularly interesting or attractive project. Poor selection and use of materials. Constructed carelessly. Poor delivery and organization of presentation. Unable to answer most questions. |
| Consistently uses correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and varied sentence structure. | Contains few errors in mechanics. Good use of varied sentence structure. | Contains several errors in mechanics. Some varied sentence structure. | Contains many major errors in mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. Little variation in sentence structure.
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