iRubric: Science Seminar rubric

Does not use sufficient or appropriate evidence and reasoning to support claims; comments are illogical and don't make any attempt to connect concepts; little or no account taken of previous comments

Uses evidence and reasoning to support claim, but it may be faulty or not well thought out; comments takes larger details into account but may not flow logically in conversation.

Uses evidence and reasoning to support claim, but misses some of the finer details; comments are logical but not connected; ideas interesting enough that others respond to them.

Uses appropriate and sufficient scientific data as evidence to support claim; clearly explains why the data counts as evidence by applying relevant scientific principles;
makes interesting connections between ideas in attempt to resolve contradictory ideas; considers others’ viewpoints, avoids bad logic.

Appears uninvolved in the seminar; comments display complete misinterpretation of questions or comments of other participants.

May have to have questions or confusions repeated due to inattention; takes few notes during the seminar in response to ideas and comments.

Generally pays attention and responds thoughtfully to ideas and questions of other participants; absorption in own ideas may distract the participant from the connections being made by others.

Pays attention to details; writes down questions and connections; responses take into account all points; demonstrates that he/she has read the materials; points out faulty logic respectfully.