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Proving History Site 
Rubric Code: D99WC2
By Seffie
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

10 pts

Excellent

9.4 pts

Good

8.7 pts

Fair

8 pts

Poor

6 pts

Guiding Philosophy
15 %

Exceeds Expectations

Guiding philosophy is thoroughly explained and is skillfully used as a framework from within which to view the rest of the information on the site. Examples are given and the origin and importance of the philosophy is explained completely.
Excellent

Guiding philosophy is well explained and is referred to throughout the site. Examples are given and/or the origin and importance of the philosophy is explored.
Good

Student makes an attempt to explain the Guiding philosophy. Student refers back to the philosophy in multiple places. The importance of the philosophy is discussed.
Fair

Student attempts to explain the guiding philosophy and attempts to refer to it in serval places on the site, but it may be done awkwardly or incorrectly.
Poor

Student makes little or no attempt to utilize the guiding philosophy as a way to analyze the course material.
Primary Sources
25 %

Exceeds Expectations

Student uses 3 original primary sources for each required category. The primary source types are varied (i.e. video, cartoon, photo, painting, text, music, audio). Each primary source is highly relevant to the category, is thoroughly explained, and is used to "prove" or strengthen the student's point.
Excellent

Student uses 2 original primary sources for each required category. The primary source types are varied (i.e. video, cartoon, photo, painting, text, music, audio). Each primary source is highly relevant to the category, is thoroughly explained, and is used to "prove" or strengthen the student's point.
Good

Student uses 3 primary sources for each required category, but they are not original. The primary source types are mostly varied (i.e. video, cartoon, photo, painting, text, music, audio). Each primary source is relevant to the category, is thoroughly explained, and the author at least tries to use the source to "prove" or strengthen the student's point.
Fair

Student uses 1-2 primary sources for each required category, but they are not original. The primary source types are somewhat varied (i.e. video, cartoon, photo, painting, text, music, audio). The primary sources may not always be relevant to the category or thoroughly explained, and the author may have difficulty using the source to "prove" or strengthen his/her point.
Poor

The student does not use primary sources in each of the categories and when primary sources are utilized, it is done so ineffectively.
Historical Analysis
25 %

Exceeds Expectations

All factual content is both entirely accurate and completely relevant to the thesis statement. Information is obtained from multiple sources and is synthesized neatly and coherently with quotes used effectively for emphasis.
Excellent

All factual content is accurate and relevant. Information is obtained from 2-3 sources and fits together well.
Good

There may be 1-3 errors in the factual content but 2-3 sources have been consulted and the student makes an attempt to weave them together.
Fair

There may have 4-5 errors, the student may have chosen to only use the course text for information, or the student may have been very unsuccessful in his/her attempt to weave together the information.
Poor

The student has more than five factual errors.
Thesis Statement
10 %

Exceeds Expectations

The thesis statement is a sophisticated, reflective, and completely elaborated answer to the essential question.
Excellent

The thesis statement is well written and elaborative.
Good

The thesis statement is well written but the student does not elaborate upon their answer.
Fair

The thesis statement is weak or lacks focus.
Poor

There is no thesis statement.
Citations
5 %

Exceeds Expectations

The citations are in the correct format, both in text and on the citations page. Primary and secondary sources are separated.
Excellent

The citations are in the correct format, both in text and on the citations page. Primary and secondary sources may not be separated.
Good

The citations are mostly in the correct format, both in text and on the citations page. Primary and secondary sources may or may not be separated. There are 1-3 errors.
Fair

There are more than 3 errors in the citations.
Poor

There are very few citations or are entirely in the wrong order.
Site Appearance
15 %

Exceeds Expectations

The site appears professional. Graphics are used to the fullest extent and information is seamlessly integrated. The website is user friendly. All project requirements are met with finesse.
Excellent

The website meets all project requirements and is user friendly. It is evident that the student used his/her full creativity when designing the site.
Good

The website meets all project requirements, is user friendly, and is attractive.
Fair

The website meets most of the requirements but is not user friendly. There is little evidence of creativity.
Poor

The website appears incomplete. Links don't work and information is inaccessible.
Grammar/Mechanics/Spelling
5 %

Exceeds Expectations

There are no grammatical errors and the language used is sophisticated without being overly wordy or "flowery."
Excellent

There are 1-3 grammatical/spelling errors. The writing flows smoothly through the whole site.
Good

There 4-6 spelling and/or grammatical errors. The writing flows smoothly most of the time.
Fair

There are 7-9 spelling or grammar errors and the writing is somewhat choppy at various points.
Poor

There are more than 9 spelling/grammar errors and writing is choppy over most of the site.




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