CATEGORY Notes

10
Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion using either Noodle Tools or Google Docs. (*Speak to me if you prefer hand-written notecards) All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. Minimum of 5 sources (1 book, database & article). SEE Research Elements Checklist Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

8
Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized.

6
Notes are recorded.

4 (below 4 if necessary)
Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders.

Sources

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Minimum of 5 sources.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.

Some sources are not accurately documented.

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 12 supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

CATEGORY Conference

4
Detailed draft is neatly presented and includes all required information. Substantial effort is obvious for research, notes, and paper construction. Information is very organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. All guidelines on paper

1
Draft is missing required information and is difficult to read.

Draft includes all Draft includes most required information required information and is legible. Effort and is legible. is noticeable for research process.

Organization

Information is organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. MostAll guidelines on

Information is The information organized, but appears to be paragraphs are not disorganized. well-constructed. Not all guidelines on

checklist are met.

paper checklist are met.

paper checklist are met.

CATEGORY Paragraph Construction

10
All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. See research paper checklist.

8
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.

6
Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.

4 (below 4 if necessary)
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.

CATEGORY Mechanics

4
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Successfully uses internet links to find reliable information from sources. Displays digital citizenship.

3
Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors Usually able to use reliable internet links to find information and navigates well within these sites, displaying digital citizenship.

2
A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Occasionally able to use both independent searches and suggested searches to find appropriate and meaningful information, displaying digital citizenship. Seeks out community professional and obtains some information pertinent to research topic.

1
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.

Internet Use

Community Involvement

Seeks out community professional with experience in topic. Obtains valuable information from this source and creates a meaningful connection in presentation. May even work with the community expert on a pertinent project!

Seeks out community professional with information on topic. Obtains valuable information from this source and references appropriately in presentation.

Needs assistance locating professional and finding a connection to research.

CATEGORY

2 (below 2 if necessary)

Visual

Oral Presentation

Visual displays effort, direct connection to topic, organization, uniqueness, and creativity. Meets time constraint. Includes all components outlined in checklist. Describes the most important information relating to thesis. Eye contact, posture, volume, pace, and preparedness are displayed. No direct reading from notecard. Answers all questions flawlessly.

Visual displays effort, mostly well organized, connected and authentic. Meets time constraints. Organized, prepared, demonstrates welldefined knowledge of topic. Answers most questions with necessary support and elaboration.

Visual could improve organization, connection and creativity. Meets time constraints, but could improve upon organization and preparedness. Needs help answering questions on topic.

Visual is lacking in organization, relatability to research and originality. Does not meet time constraints. Disorganized. More rehearsal time necessary.

Possible Points= 104