General
Rubric
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Excellent
100 - 90
A+, A
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Very Good
90-80
B+, B
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Good
80-70
C+, C
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Satisfactory
70-65
D
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Unsatisfactory
64 and under
F
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Accuracy
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No mistakes, scholarly and accurate. Excellent knowledge
of the topic shown
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Few if any mistakes, any mistakes must be minor in
nature, very good knowledge of the topic shown.
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Some, but not many, mistakes made, good knowledge shown.
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Several mistakes made, fair knowledge of the topic shown.
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Many mistakes made. Does not show an adequate knowledge
of the topic.
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Use of historical details
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Used many details in a thorough and expert manner.
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Used many details to illustrate topic.
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Used some details to illustrate topic
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Used one or two details, alluded to details vaguely.
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Used no historical details. Made factual errors.
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Demonstrated learning and
understanding
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Applied integrated concepts; made connections between
facts and ideas.
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Clearly understood topic well.
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Understood topic.
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Followed directions, had a basic knowledge of the topic.
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Thinking not justified; no evidence that knowledge was
acquired.
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Mechanics
(Grammar or Art)
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Grammar and/or art work were without flaws and
professional in nature.
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Grammar and/or art work are quality in nature.
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Occasional errors but not enough to distract.
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Distracting errors, difficult to read.
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Fragmented sentences and grammar. Art completed in a
haphazard manner. Very difficult to understand
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Neat and orderly
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Professional appearance
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Quality appearance
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Neat and orderly, easy to follow.
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Moderately neat, almost distracting.
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Lacks neatness and orderliness. Hard to understand
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Word Usage
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Word choice and usage are professional.
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Word choice makes piece interesting.
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Word choice simple but acceptable.
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Some mistakes in word choice and usage. Could be clearer.
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Word choice is inadequate or inappropriate.
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Message
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Message flows and is passionate.
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Message is clear and easy to understand.
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Message can be understood.
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Message not easily understood.
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Very hard to understand message.
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Creativity
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Very clever; creatively designed
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Displays creative thinking
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Shows some creative thinking
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Lacks creativity
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Copied from another source.
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