Final DBQ Assessment Rubric

100-95

95-85

85-70

< 70

Thoroughness of
argument

Advanced:
Addresses all aspects of
the prompt. Answers all
questions in a meaningful
way

Meets Expectations:
Addresses majority of
prompt. Creates a wellrounded argument

Progressing:
Addresses most of the
prompt. Some evidence is
provided but other parts
are lacking

Needs Improvement:
Less than 50% of prompt
is addressed and
arguments not supported

Use of evidence
to support
answers

Strong:
5-6 example from
material in class. Brings in
material not discussed in
class

Convincing:
Uses 3-4 examples
convincingly

Some Support:
1-2 Examples from the
lesson

Lacking:
No evidence from
material

Address different
perspectives

All:
Addresses all different
perspectives and gives
reasons why or why not
they are viable
Broad
Uses the terms discussed
in class effectively
throughout the
assignment

Multiple
Uses multiple
perspectives and uses
evidence to support them

Few
Aware of different
perspective but does not
back up statements

One
No recognition of other
perspective.

Adequate
Good amount of vocab
used and shows
understanding of it
meaning

Limited
Little mention of vocab
used from class

Very Limited
Does not address vocab
learned in lessons

Perfect
Formatting, grammar,
spelling with no to little
mistakes

Great
Formatting, grammar,
spelling with few
mistakes

Good
Formatting, grammar,
spelling with multiple
mistakes

More
Formatting, grammar,
spelling with many
mistakes

Use of content
specific language
Overall
Presentation