lifeonotherworlds rubric

NAME:
ASSIGNMENT: IS THERE LIFE ON OTHER WORLDS?

TOPIC	LEVEL 1 (1 - 4)	LEVEL 2 (5 - 6)	LEVEL 3 (7 - 8)	LEVEL 4 (9 - 10)	WEIGHTING	TOTAL
Organization	-not organized, points make no sense -no introduction and/or conclusion	-some organization -points jump around -start and end are unclear	-fairly well organized -points are somewhat jumpy	-good organization -points are logically ordered -sharp sense of beginning/end	x .5
Quality of Information/ Content	-unable to find specfic details -no references or work cited -no personal opinion given and backed up	-details and understanding are somewhat sketchy -references or work citied are incomplete or incorrect in format -analysis is weak -personal opinion is weak	-some details are non - supporting to the subject -work cited and references are present -understanding of the topic is a bit fuzzy -personal opinion is given but not very well supported	-supporting details specific to subject -work cited/ references are present/correct -demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic -a good clear personal opinion and backed up	x 2
Grammar and Spelling	-very frequent grammar and/or spelling errors -no evidence of MLA format	-more than two errors -not correct MLA format	-only one or two errors -MLA format used	-all grammar and spelling correct	x .3
Interest Level/ Research	-needs descriptive words -from one source	-vocabulary is constant -details lack colour -uses few sources	-vocabulary is varied -supporting details need work -more than two sources	-vocabulary varied -supporting details are varied -more than two sources	x 1
Neatness	-not word processed -disorganized -loose pages	-titles and subtitles are inconsistent -no illustrations	-clean and neat -illustrations included -some minor confusion	-well typed and organized -clean and neat -illustrations -flows very well	x .3
Time Lines	-more than one week late	-up to one week late	-up to two days late	-handed in on time	x .3

TOTAL OUT OF 44:

NOTES:
1. Organization

Make sure you have an Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion
Make the report flow and show me you have read it over and placed all the content in the correct order
Make your personal opinion clear and back it up with clear and understandable arguements

2. Quality of Information/Content

Read and indicate in your report that you have looked at a number of sources
Show me you understand the sources
Demonstrate that you have become a mini-expert on the subject
Use illustrations to make a point
State your opinions and back them up with some kind of fact - what do the experts believe?

3. Interest Level/Research

Cite the sources you have used. Include a 'Works Cited Page'.
Quote where necessary
Your writing should show me that you are interested in conveying this information to me in an interesting manner
Don't be boring