CATEGORY

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Content

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.

Organization and Development of Viewpoint

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.

Craftsmanship and Presentation

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.

Conventions

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.