Exceptional

4

Admirable

3

Acceptable

2

Amateur

1

Research

Went above and beyond to research information; solicited material in addition to what was provided; brought in personal ideas and information to enhance project; and utilized more than 8 types of resources to make project effective

Did a very good job of researching; utilized materials provided to their full potential; solicited more than 6 types of research to enhance project; at times took the initiative to find information outside of school

Used the material provided in an acceptable manner, but did not consult any additional resources

Did not utilize resources effectively; did little or no fact gathering on the topic

Depth &

Breadth of

Project Content

Clear evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project.

Some evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project.

Little evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project.

No evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project.

Subject

Knowledge

Subject knowledge is evident throughout the project. All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

Subject knowledge is evident in much of the project. Most information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

Some subject knowledge is evident. Some Information is confusing, incorrect, or flawed.

Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect, or flawed.

Originality

The project shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, and inventive.

The project shows some evidence of originality and inventiveness. While based on an extensive collection of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights.

The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions. There is little evidence of new thought or inventiveness.

The work is a minimal collection or rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought.

Coherence and

Organization

Thesis is clearly stated and developed; specific examples are appropriate and clearly develop thesis; conclusion is clear; shows control; flows together well; good transitions; succinct but not choppy; well organized

Most information presented in logical sequence; generally very well organized but better transitions from idea to idea and medium to medium needed

Concept and ideas are loosely connected; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization are choppy

Presentation is choppy and disjointed; does not flow; development of thesis is vague; no apparent logical order of presentation