Beginner

1

Novice

 2

Intermediate

 3

Expert

 4

Score:

State 1

Research

Minimal amount of information and inadequate sources.

Average amount of information but lack of variety of less then three sources.

Good amount of relevant information from at least three sources.

Very thorough and descriptive information from a variety of at least four sources.

State 2

Research

Minimal amount of information and inadequate sources.

Average amount of information but lack of variety of less then three sources.

Good amount of relevant information from at least three sources.

Very thorough and descriptive information from a variety of at least four sources.

Venn Diagram

Venn Diagram worksheet is not completely filled out. Answers are sometimes unclear.

Venn Diagram worksheet is completely filled out. Answers are sometimes unclear, but information is listed in most areas.

Venn Diagram worksheet is completely filled out. Answers are clear and concise with good information listed in most areas.

Venn Diagram worksheet is completely filled out. Answers are clear and concise with excellent information listed in all areas.

State Flier

Five or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. No graphics or inappropriate use or design.

Three or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation or spelling distract from readability. Appropriate use of graphics and design.

The text is clearly written with little or no editing required.  Good use of graphics. Creative and unique design.

The text is written in a clear and concise manner with no editing required. Excellent use of graphics. Creative and unique design.

PowerPoint

There are no graphics, sounds, or animations or they are confusing.

The graphics, sounds and animations includes 2 or the 4 following: support the main idea, are creative, are appropriate, and varies in size and resolution.

The graphics, sounds and animations includes 3 or the 4 following: support the main idea, are creative, are appropriate, and varies in size and resolution.

The graphics, sounds and animations support the main idea, are creative, are appropriate, and varies in size and resolution.

Bibliography

No sources cited.

Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics are not properly cited.

Most sources are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.

All sources of information are properly cited so the audience can determine the accurate source.