iRubric: Quarterly Project #2 Rubric

Clearly states position on the crime scene scenario. The claim is concise, complex, and to the point.
9-10 points.

States position on the crime scene scenario. The thesis is strong, but may not communicate the idea in a strong way.
8 points.

States position about the crime scene, but the position may be vague. The thesis may present two arguments instead of one.
7 points.

Does not state a thesis statement or the thesis statement is underdeveloped. The thesis statement may present two arguments instead of one.
0-6 points.

Reasoning clearly and insightfully explains the relationship between the evidence and the claim.

It may smoothly transition from one reason to the next.
Include interesting connections to the evidence, thoroughly explain every piece of evidence, show a deep understanding of the whole topic, give strong reasoning that connects to the major claim.
18-20 points.

Reasoning decently explains the connection between the evidence and the claim or topic.

It may make sense, be easy to follow, connect the evidence to the claim clearly, explain each piece of evidence, give correct reasoning that connects to the major claim.
16-17 points.

Reasoning partially explains the relationship between the evidence and the claim.

It may be somewhat difficult to follow, be vague, be unclear in its relationship, only partially correct, unrelated to the major claim.
14-15 points.

Reasoning does not explain the relationship between the evidence and the claim.

It may be hard to follow because the ideas do not connect to each other; they are unreasonable, incorrect, vague, or not related to the claim. Ignores many pieces of evidence or no evidence is mentioned at all.
0-13 points.