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iRubric: Controversies in Science Debate Rubric

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Controversies in Science Debate Rubric 
Draft of a rubric to be used for evaluation of student debates in my new course.
Rubric Code: X2XBC33
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Controversies in Science Debate
  Inadequate

1 pts

Adequate

2 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Understanding of Topic

Inadequate

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Adequate

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Acceptable

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Excellent

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Use of Evidence

Inadequate

Every major point was not supported with facts from the research.
Adequate

Every major point was supported with facts, from the research, but the relevance was sometimes questionable.
Acceptable

Every major point was supported with relevant facts from the research.
Excellent

Every major point was well supported with relevant facts from the research. Many sources of research were used.
Rebuttal

Inadequate

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Team was unable to defend position.
Adequate

Some counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Team was somewhat able to defend position.
Acceptable

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Team was able to defend position.
Excellent

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Team was able to accurately defend position.
Respect for Other Team

Inadequate

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.
Adequate

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Acceptable

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Excellent

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Collaboration

Inadequate

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Adequate

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
Acceptable

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group.
Excellent

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.










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