iRubric: Confederation Characters rubric

-has not located, selected and read appropriate research material -has not utilized three or more diverse sources for research including one of each: book, internet, primary documents and encyclopoedias -No cause and effect links mentioned

-has located, selected and read some appropriate research material utilizing a few of the three required diverse sources for research including one of each: book, internet, primary documents and encyclopoedias -has utilized some of the data but has not revealed a causal relationship or link between the characters life and actions.

-has located, selected and read appropriate research material utilizing three or more diverse sources for research including one of each: book, internet, primary documents and encyclopoedias -has utilized some of the data but has not fully revealed a causal relationship.

-has located, selected and read appropriate research material utilizing three or more diverse sources for research including one of each: book, internet, primary documents and encyclopoedias. -synthesising the material into a coherant narrative.

-no evidence of pictures, diagram, charts -headings and typeface inappropriate size and style. -no use of colour to aid in audience understanding.

-some evidence of pictures, diagram, charts -headings and typeface of inconsistent appropriateness in size and style. -no use of colour to aid in audience understanding.

-clear and accurate pictures, diagram, charts -appropriate size and style of headings and typeface -some use of colour to aid in audience understanding

-clear and accurate pictures, diagram, charts executed with style and clarity. -appropriate size and style of headings and typeface that reflect and covey the opinion of the author -the use of colour clearly aided the participation and understanding of the audience's understanding