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US 2: The Founding Fathers Historical Artifact Project

Modern US: The Rosenberg Trial - Lawyer Rubric

100 Pts. Total

Rubric Code: AX577WB

By jwcole

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Topic Information 5 pts	1 ( x 5 pts) - Not enough research was done on this Founding Father and/or artifact - Overall structure lacks a clear focus	2 ( x 5 pts) - The paper leaves some questions unanswered about the Founding Father and/or artifact	3 ( x 5 pts) - The historical contribution is clear but not thoroughly explained - Founding Father biographical information is lacking	4 ( x 5 pts) - Thorough analysis of the Founding Father's artifact, life, and contribution - Most of the questions have been adequately addressed
Historical Authenticity 5 pts	1 ( x 5 pts) - Some information is simply fabricated - Paper does not come across as a scholarly research project	2 ( x 5 pts) - Much of the information for your Founding Father is pulled from unproven sources - Paper is too formal for a research project	3 ( x 5 pts) - A few details of historical significance are incorrectly stated and/or referenced - Information is presented in a very formal and academic manner	4 ( x 5 pts) - All information is historically correct - Dates, names, and places are specifically mentioned and emphasized
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 5 pts	1 ( x 5 pts) - Paper contains several G/P/S errors on 2 or more pages	2 ( x 5 pts) - Paper contains several G/P/S errors on 1 page	3 ( x 5 pts) - Paper contains minor G/P/S errors on 1 page	4 ( x 5 pts) - Paper contains no G/P/S errors of note
Reference List 5 pts	1 ( x 5 pts) - Does not contain at least 3 sources - No identifiable formatting method is used	2 ( x 5 pts) - Some sources are not considered academic - Does not follow correct APA citation format	3 ( x 5 pts) - Most sources are considered academic (i.e. not Wikipedia) - Sources are not listed alphabetically	4 ( x 5 pts) - Contains at least 3 sources - Proper use of APA formatting - Sources are listed alphabetically
Paper Length 5 pts	1 ( x 5 pts) - Paper is not 2-3 full pages in length	2 ( x 5 pts)	3 ( x 5 pts)	4 ( x 5 pts) - Paper is 2-3 full pages in length