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Content - Accuracy (25)

Based on accurate and relevant facts. The key term and title page are clearly labeled.

Based on mostly accurate and relevant information. Almost all items of importance clearly labeled.

Information lacking credibility. Items of importance may also lack clear labels.

Based on inaccurate information. Items of importance not consistently labeled.

Question/Answer (30)

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information or compile together differently by combining elements in a new pattern.

A mostly comprehensive answer; missing a detail to an accurate and relevant specific example.

A general example lacking details and/or precise relevance to the topic.

A general example lacking details, accuracy and relevance.

Sources / Links (25)

Sources demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of concept.

Sources demonstrate adequate understanding of concept.

Sources demonstrate partial understanding of concept.

Sources are not reliable or relevant to understanding of concept.

Supporting Material (20)

Links communicate, organize and synthesize information to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth.

Links communicate organize and synthesize information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.

Links communicate and organize information but does not achieve synthesis. Intended purpose is not fully achieved.

Links information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (taken out of context).

Clarity of Writing & Mechanics

Writing is logical. Meaning is clear. Capitalization, punctuation and grammar are outstanding.

Writing is mostly logical. Meaning is clear. Two or fewer errors in mechanics.

Writing is sometimes logical. Four or fewer errors in mechanics.

Inconsistency with effort to write logically and clearly. Five or more errors in mechanics.