AP US History

Stott
Oral History Research Project
Final Rubric
Due May 26 by 11:59 PM - two test grades

Requirement Above and Beyond Meets Expectations Needs Improvement

Criteria #1 - Developing a You have combined multiple ideas

Thesis Statement through and pieces of evidence from your
Synthesis interview and a variety of research
sources to develop a thesis statement
that demonstrates thoughtful insight
on your topics historical significance.
Your central thesis causes the reader
to say, Ive never thought of that
before and to want to explore your
ideas further.

pts _____ / 10

Criteria #2 - Historical You provide an accurate, thorough

Context and relevant historical context for
your interview, gathering information
from a variety of research sources,
including at least one primary source.
You include specific examples and
evidence to illustrate your points.
You clearly address why the historical
trends discussed are relevant to your
interview.

pts _____ / 20

Criteria #3 - Interview You consistently support your thesis

Analysis and your understanding of the
historical event or trend with specific
supporting examples from the
interview. At the same time, you
address your interview subjects
possible biases, acknowledging the
positions of others and determining
whether your interview contradicts or
complements your historical research.

pts _____ / 20
Criteria #4 - Product Your final product tells the story of
Creation your interview subject in a way that
sheds light on important findings
about your historical event or trend.
You effectively combine your
research and interview experience to
clearly convey your own insights,
ideas, and conclusions. Youve
organized your product so that
viewers can easily understand your
ideas and their relation to one
another.Youve skillfully and
creatively used the features of your
chosen medium to communicate your
ideas in a cohesive, engaging,
compelling manner.

pts _____ / 20
Criteria #5 - Grammar, Your use of appropriate grammar,
Spelling and/or spelling and pronunciation enhance
Pronunciation the audiences understanding of your
product.

pts _____ /10

Criteria #6 - Quotations You cite at least 8 sources in the
and Citations appropriate in-text format, including
at least one primary source. Your
use of quotations enhances your
message and provides strong
evidence. Your annotated works
collected includes at least 12 sources,
annotated thoughtfully with
consideration of bias and reliability,
at least 8 are published sources, at
least 1 primary source, proper
format.

pts _____ / 20

Descriptors you may see Example Strengths language Example Developing language
in teacher feedback thoughtful, insightful, perceptive, limited, basic, superficial,
thorough, well-supported, misunderstanding, unsupported,
original, complex, compelling general, repetitive, simplistic

Final teacher comments

Self Assessment Checklist:

Thesis
You have combined multiple ideas and pieces of evidence from your interview and a
variety of research sources to develop a thesis statement.
Your thesis addresses your topics historical significance.
Historical Context
You provide an accurate, thorough and relevant historical context for your interview.
You gather information from a variety of research sources, including at least one primary
source.
You include specific examples and evidence to illustrate your points.
You clearly address why the historical trends discussed are relevant to your interview.
Interview Analysis
You consistently support your thesis and your understanding of the historical event or
trend with specific supporting examples from the interview.
You address your interview subjects possible biases.
You acknowledge the positions of others.
You determine whether your interview contradicts or complements your historical
research.
Product Creation
Your final product sheds light on important findings about your historical event or trend.
You effectively combine your research and interview experience to clearly convey your
own insights, ideas, and conclusions.
Youve organized your product so that viewers can easily understand your ideas and their
relation to one another.
Youve skillfully and creatively used the features of your chosen medium to
communicate your ideas in a cohesive, engaging, compelling manner.
Your use of appropriate grammar, spelling and pronunciation enhance the audiences
understanding of your product.
You cite at least 8 sources in the appropriate in-text format, including at least one primary source.
Your use of quotations enhances your message and provides strong evidence.
Annotated Works Collected
Your annotated works collected includes at least 12 sources.
You annotate thoughtfully with consideration of bias and reliability.
You include at least 8 are published sources, and at least 1 primary source.
You use proper MLA format.