iRubric: Newspaper Project rubric

Has neither title nor date, or neither are appropriate.

Only title OR date is included and/or appropriate.

Has appropriate title and date for your civilization.

Information is not very accurate. Shows little understanding of the subject matter. Articles are not complete. Much more detail could be added.

Most articles are complete. More detail could be added. Mush of the information is accurate. Shows a fair amount of understanding of the subject matter.

All articles are very well written with lots of details. Information is accurate. Shows a great deal of understanding of subject matter.

Layout is not similar to a newspaper.

Layout is somewhat similar to a newspaper.

Layout is very similar to a newspaper

Little creativity in writing. No color at all.

Somewhat creative writing. Some color was used.

Highly creative writing. Very colorful.

Student did not use class time productively. Student was disruptive to those around her, and was unable to complete the project on time.

Student was somewhat productive during class time but was talkative. Student was able to finish the project on time.

Student was productive during class time. Student was in no way a distraction to those around her, and worked diligently until the project was completed.