3                             2                              1                          Total

Graphic Organizer/Concept Map

Addresses at least three problems within the larger problem and at least three viable solutions.

Addresses at least two problems within the larger problem and at least two viable solutions.

Addresses at least one problem within the larger problem and at least one viable solution.

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(x4)

Thesis Statement

One sentence; problem and solution both addressed

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Outline

Standard outline form; 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font; minimum of two pages

Standard outline form; 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font; minimum of one page

May lack standard outline form; may not be typed in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font; less than one page

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(x2)

Source Cards/ Learning Logs

At least 6 source cards and completed learning logs of the required type.

At least 4 source cards and completed learning logs of the required type.

At least 2 source cards and completed learning logs of the required type.

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(x2)

On-task behavior in the library, computer lab, and classroom

Appropriate behavior; appropriate talk; appropriate peer interactions, appropriate use of materials

Mostly appropriate behavior; mostly appropriate talk; mostly appropriate peer interactions, mostly appropriate use of materials

Fairly appropriate behavior; fairly appropriate talk; fairly appropriate peer interactions, fairly appropriate use of materials

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Proposal Paper

A brief summary of the problem you believe exists with facts to support your opinion; A solution to your stated problem; How your solution can be implemented; Positive effects your solution will create; Complete grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs (spell/grammar check AND edit!); 1-3 pages typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman or Arial

Does not quite meet standards under the “3” column.

Significantly does not meet standards under the “3” column.

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(x6)

Works Cited Page

Follows MLA format; cites every source used; 12 point Times New Roman or Arial

Does not quite meet standards under the “3” column.

Significantly does not meet standards under the “3” column.

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(x2)

Evidence of group carrying out a solution

Solution is well thought out and was carried out in a thoughtful way; solution took an adequate amount of time

Solution is fairly well thought out and was carried out in a fairly  thoughtful way; solution took a less than adequate amount of time

Solution does not appear well thought out and was not carried out in a fairly  thoughtful way; solution took a less than adequate amount of time

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(x2)

Visual Aid

Visual aid incorporates use of technology; visual aid is neat and eye-catching; text on visual aid is visible from a distance; visual aid provides information about problem and solution; professional and neat

Does not quite meet standards under the “3” column.

Significantly does not meet standards under the “3” column.

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(x6)

Presentation

Should: Be 5-7 minutes in length; Be well organized; Be audible; Be free of grammatical errors (use standard English); Be given by those who are dressed professionally (dress up); Include facts you have researched; Include questions from the panel; Include your visual aid, but not depend on it

Does not quite meet standards under the “3” column.

Significantly does not meet standards under the “3” column.

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(x6)

Individual grade based on teacher and group input

You did your best and did your part!

You did an OK job, and did most of your part.

You didn’t quite do your best and didn’t do all of your part.

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(x6)

Total:

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(x2 project grades)

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