Rubric For Research Project

10 Critical Reviews (20pts each – 200pts total) • A one paragraph summary of the source • A one paragraph response to the source ________ • Typed and proofread for grammar • Each review is on a separate sheet of paper ________, ________ • MLA Citation on the bottom of page ________ • At least one correctly incorporated quote is used in the response

2 Written Responses (50pts each – 100pts total) Poem, short story, newspaper, etc. General Requirements: • Types and proofread for grammar ________ • Demonstrates a deep understanding of topic • Creative Genre of first response: _________________________ List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get • _________________________________ • _________________________________ • _________________________________ • _________________________________ Genre of second response: ______________________ List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get • _________________________________ • _________________________________ • _________________________________ • _________________________________

Score on book-length source: _______ Score on live-interaction source: Score on interview source: _________ Score on other sources: _______, _______, ________, _______

Score on 1st Written Response: ________ Score on 2nd Written Response:

full credit.

full credit.

1 Artistic Response (50 pts) (Painting, sculpture, video, photostory, etc) General Requirements: Score on Artistic Response: _______ • Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic • Creative • Applicable to your topic (don’t bring in a decorated cake when your topic is dirt bike racing) Genre of second response: ______________________ List the requirements below that you need to fulfill to get full credit. • _________________________________ • _________________________________

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Introduction and Table of Contents (50 pts): The final portfolio will be your blog and it will need to include an introduction and table of contents. Think of the introduction as the text to your presentation. You will need to explain what you have learned during your research and thus, what the reader of your portfolio will learn by exploring what you have created. It should be in your own voice, hitting the highlights of what you learned and draw an overall conclusion from your research. Introduction Requirements:     

One page explanation Correct use of grammar and mechanics Clear thesis/ overall conclusion from research Summary/explanation of portfolio components Table of contents outlining and organizing portfolio components

Multimedia Presentation (100 pts): Your presentation will be, in essence, a 5-7 min. summary of what you have learned during your research. You will present this information to the class by using your BLOG to demonstrate your knowledge in an interesting and interactive way. The presentation must:  Incorporate a tour of your blog  Be 5-7 min in length  Summarize and present what you have learned in doing your research  Demonstrate the working thesis of your project Your Presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:  Creativity  Neatness  Overall effectiveness in delivery of content  Time and use of blog as visual aide  Summary of the material in your project Final Portfolio Blog (400pts) The final portfolio must contain all of the assignments for this project based upon the requirements listed above and on the front of this page. You must make the necessary correction on the first drafts and post the final drafts on your blog in an organized, creative format.