iRubric: Current Event rubric

- Content is incomplete.
-Missing research.
-Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Most of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author) and/or assignment is too reliant on outside research.

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address main points or thesis.
-Much of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author)
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.

- Content is accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated and are somewhat supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses main points and thesis and is introduced and explained by the author.
- Content and purpose of the writing are mostly clear.

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is extensive, timely and addresses main points and thesis
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Student shows very little mastery of
mechanics.
Numerous errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and grammar greatly
interfere with
meaning. Many pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. Slang,
and/or pronouns are frequently used.

-Student shows
average mastery of mechanics. Although errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are evident, the meaning mostly remains clear. Some pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. Some slang, and/or personal pronouns are used.

Student shows above average
mastery of
mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammatical errors
are minor and do not interfere with meaning. Few pronoun/antecedent agreement problems. No slang, or pronouns (I, me, my, mine, etc.) are used.

Student shows
excellent mastery of mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are correct. No pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.
No slang, or personal
pronouns (I, me, my, mine, etc.) are used.