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Fast History Day Grading Rubric

Rubric Grading Scale: 1=Weak 2= Moderately Weak
Average
4= Moderately Strong
5= Strong

3=

Writing Rubric:
1. The organization of the writing assignment is clear and easy to
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2. The assignment is concise and well written.
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3. Paragraph format was constructed.
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4. The assignment employs the appropriate information or facts.
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5. The content demonstrates an understanding of the topic and related
concepts.
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6. The assignment is neatly typed.
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7. The spelling, punctuation and grammar on the writing assignment is
accurate
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8. The assignment was well researched.
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9. Separate primary and secondary sources
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Overall, the work represents the writers full potential.
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Research Rubric:
1. Develops a research plan and makes good use of research time.
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2. Uses varied sources.
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3. Utilizes in-class resources when appropriate.
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4. Uses credible and reliable resources.
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5. Use of in-class time.
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6. Seeks out more than one source of information on a topic.
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7. Uses Primary sources when appropriate.

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8. Evaluates sources when appropriate.
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9. Takes good research notes.
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Puts research finding into his or her own words.
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Presentation Rubric:
1. The topic of the presentation meets the requirements of the
assignment.
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2. The presentation appears to be well researched.
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3. The content of the presentation is appropriate and accurate.
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4. The presentation indicates an understanding of the topic.
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5. The presentation demonstrates the theme.
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6. The presentation includes the required number of elements.
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7. Any artwork in the presentation is appropriate.
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8. The presentation is neat and inviting.
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9. If a group project, each member appears to have participated in the
development of the presentation.
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Overall, the presentation represents the individuals or
groups full potential.
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