Level

Excellent

Proficient

Adequate

Limited

Question

The question is
purposeful and
precise. Formulates
an insightful
question that
requires an
extensive
comparison of
the data in the chart.

The question is
relevant and focused.
Formulates a
reasonable question
that requires
moderate
comparison of the
data in the chart.

The question is
somewhat relevant.
Formulates a
question that
requires little to no
comparison of data in
the chart.

The question is
irrelevant. The
question has no
relation to the data,
or is missing.

Identifies Sample

Identifies a sample
that is clearly
representative and
will yield
comprehensive data.

Identifies a sample
that is logically
representative and
will yield meaningful
data.

Identifies a sample
that is somewhat
representative and
will yield basic data.

Identifies a sample
that is undeveloped
and will yield
irrelevant data.

Data Collection

Makes an insightful
inference that is
supported
by the data. The data
is accurate and
extensive.

Makes a meaningful
inference that is
supported
by the data. The data
is accurate and
substantial.

Makes an
appropriate
inference that is
somewhat supported
by the data. The data
is mostly accurate
and partial.

Makes a superficial
inference that is
minimally supported
by the data. The data
is inaccurate or
lacking.

Representation and
conclusion

Provides an in-depth
interpretation of the
data. The conclusion
is insightful and
strongly supports the
position of the
question.

Provides a
considerable
interpretation of the
data. The conclusion
is meaningful and
supports the position
of the question.

Provides a partial
interpretation of the
data. The conclusion
is appropriate and
somewhat supports
the position of the
question.

Provides an
undeveloped
interpretation of the
data. The conclusion
is vague or unrelated
to the position of the
question.

Organization of the
Research

Organizes and
present the research
in a purposeful and
compelling manner.
The work done is
neat with little edits
needed.

Organizes and
present the research
in a focused and
compelling manner.
The work done is
neat with occasional
edits needed.

Organizes and
present the research
in an appropriate
manner.
The work done is
somewhat neat with
some edits needed.

Organizes and
present the research
in a superficial
manner.
The work done is
disorganized and
requires many edits.