iRubric: Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric

Offers an in depth analysis and interpretation of the document; distinguishes between the fact and opinion; explores reliability of author; compares and contrasts author’s point of view with view of others.

Offers accurate analysis of the document.

Demonstrates only a minimal understanding of the document.

Reiterates one or two facts from the document but does not offer any analysis or interpretation of the document.

Identifies the key issues and main points included in the primary source; shows understanding of author’s goals.

Identifies most but not all of the key issues and main points in the primary source.

Describes in general terms one issue or concept included in the primary source.

Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document.

Assignment was handed in on time.

Assignment was handed in the same date but not in the class period.

Assignment was handed in late, but the teacher allowed extra time.

Assignment was handed in late and no valid excuse was given.