Language

Multiple incomplete sentences used.

Multiple spelling or grammar errors.

Multiple incomplete sentences used.

Spelling or grammar errors. (>4)

Uses complete sentences or bulleted phrases

Less than 4 spelling or grammar errors

Uses complete sentences or bulleted phrases

No spelling or grammar errors

Project offers few facts. (<5)

Facts do not support the chosen accomplishment's selection.

Project offers some basic facts.(5-9)

Facts not related to the chosen accomplishment's selection.

Project offers many facts.
(9 -12)

Facts somewhat related to the chosen accomplishment's selection.

Project offers many facts.
(12 or more)

Facts clearly support the chosen accomplishment's selection.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout disorganized.

They distract from the project's appearance and message.

Some organized use of graphics, fonts, colors.

Layout not organized.

Colors/fonts confuse the project's appearance and message.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout organized.

They contribute positively to the project's appearance and message.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout very well organized.

They contribute effectively to the project's appearance and message.

Persuasive

Argument

Does not state which accomplishment was chosen.

Project does not make an effective argument.

States which accomplishment was chosen.

Project makes a vaguely pro argument.

States which accomplishment was chosen.

Project makes a pro argument.

States which accomplishment was chosen.

Project makes a persuasive argument.

No bibliography provided.

No credit given for graphics.

Facts questionable

Plagiarism?

Simple bibliography provided.

No credit given for graphics.

Facts questionable

Plagiarism?

Good bibliography provided. Format needs work.

Credit given for most graphics.

Facts verifiable

Clearly original work

Appropriate bibliography provided in approved format.

Credit given for all graphics.

Facts verifiable

Clearly original work