4380 Group Project Rubric

Grading Rubric (see also, Evaluation Criteria )

 

STRONG

GOOD

O.K.

WEAK

Clearly stated thesis
(quality of insights; relevant to topic-what is the author's point with this chapter)

Addresses the assigned topic
-outlines arguments of key points  
-provides an overview of the argument.
-discusses main concepts

 

Content and Organization

Clarity and coherence of ideas

Adequate evidence to support claims

Appropriate use and citation of sources (ASA Standard)

Bibliography
(at least 2 annotated sources integrated into the outline per student for group project, 5 sources for final project)

Style and tone; language, sentences, wording

Group Evaluation: self and other--contributions, quality, assistance        

Use of Wiki Tools: image, links, etc.

       

Relevant multiple choice questions per member, in proper format (3 questions for group project, 5 questions for final project)

       

Mechanical correctness
(grammar, punctuation, spelling, citation form)

 Evaluation Criteria

Category

               1

               2      

              3

              4

Organization

Sequence of Information is difficult to follow.

Reader has difficulty following work because author jumps around.

Author presents information in logical sequence which reader can follow.

Information in logical, interesting sequence which reader can follow.

Content & Knowledge

Author does not have grasp of information; author cannot answer questions about the subject.

Author is uncomfortable with content and is able to demonstrate basic concepts.

Author is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate.

Author demonstrates full knowledge (more than required).

Grammar &  Spelling

Work has four or more
spelling and/or grammatical errors.

Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Group Evaluation: self and other--contributions, quality, assistance Limited presence minimal work or effort Communicated, but irregular. Completed assigned task Frequent discussion and timely completion of project, provided assistance to others as required Leader--takes initiative. Encourages discussion and makes frequent contributions.

Use of Wiki Tools: image, links, etc.

Limited--no real effort to explore
the wiki functionality

 A few relevant hyperlinks, but no focus on developing an online presentation. Good use of images and links,but treated as "add-ons." Creative use of images and hyper-links integrated into presentation.

Neatness

Work is illegible.

Work has three or four areas that are sloppy.

Work has one or two areas that are sloppy.

Work is neatly done.

References

Work displays no references.

Work does not have the appropriate number of required references.

Reference section was completed incorrectly.

Work displays the correct number of references, written correctly.

                                                                                                                                                

Source:

Till, Karen. Project Two Grading Criteria, Geography 1301. Department of Geography, University of Minnesota. 02 Jan 2003.

 

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