iRubric: Photography Research Project rubric

Support for topic is complex, complete, and in-depth.

Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment

Visual choices very compelling. images are selected and sequenced in such a way that they support topic. Wide range of images gives indepth view into photographer's work. Student writing is lucid, elegant and evocative. A pleasure to read.

Content is comprehensive and accurate.

Interesting image choices. Images support topic. Wide range of images gives indepth look at photographer's work

Research is adequate and timely.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Interesting to read.

Content is not
comprehensive. Image choices are predictable and not wide ranging.
Major points are addressed,
but not well supported.
Research is inadequate or
does not address course
concepts.
Content is inconsistent with
regard to purpose and clarity
of thought.

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

Poor image choices. Little thought to sequencing. Images don't give an indepth look at photographer's work.

Some facts inaccurate.

Did not complete assignment.

Consistent and appropriate voice.

Sophisticated and precise word choice.

No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.

Voice is mostly consistent and appropriate.

Correct word choice.

Fewer than 3 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. No punctuation or capitalization errors.

Voice is somewhat consistent
and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
Fewer than 5 spelling errors
and/or errors in agreement.
Fewer than 3 punctuation or
capitalization errors.

Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.

Ineffective word choice.

More than 5 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.

Did not complete assignment.