Developing

Accomplished

Copies and
pastes the
arguments,
lacks own
reflection on
those.

Provides solid
arguments
without a lot of
creativity.
Adheres mostly
to the material.

Provides new
and creative
arguments, not
only quotes from
the material.
Tries to base his
arguments on
the given
perspective.

The
argumentation
leaves the
audience
wondering and
the line of
thought is
confusing.

The
argumentation is
generally
convincing, but
falls short of a
comprehensive
perspective.

The
argumentation is
clear, precise
and follows a
clear line of
thought.

Cooperation &
conflict
resolution in
your group

Participation in
the group is
rather passive.
Focus is not on
finding
compromises
but enforcing
ones own
opinion.

Participation in
the group is
sufficient and
cooperative.

Participation in
the group is
active,
cooperative and
dedicated.
Focus is on
finding
compromises.

Justification of
solutions

The given
solution for a
problem is not
reasonable,
lacks coherence
and offers
obvious
possibilities for
opposers to
attack.

The given
solution for a
problem is
reasonable, but
offers obvious
possibilities for
opposers to
attack.

The given
solution for a
problem is
reasonable and
might even
make sense to
opposers.

The language is
mainly halting,
full of major
mistakes and
longer
interruptions.

The language is
sometimes
halting, free of
major mistakes
and longer
interruptions.

The language is
almost fluent,
free of major
mistakes and
longer
interruptions.

Surprisingness
, novelty, and
creativity of
your
arguments

Persuasivenes
s, quality of
arguments,
match of
appeal to
audience

Grammar and
pronunciation,
spelling (both
written & oral)

Beginning

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