Death Valley - Now and Then


Exhibit Rubric

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Data Worksheet Incomplete and lacks necessary URLs and resources to complete project. Not complete.  Includes few assigned elements or   necessary URLs and resources. Somewhat complete.  Includes some assigned elements, in addition to  necessary URLs and resources. Complete.  Includes all assigned elements, in addition to necessary URLs and resources.
Organization of Content No logical sequence of information Some logical sequence of information, but confusing or flawed. Logical sequence of information;  information is clear and direct. Logical, intuitive sequence of information.  All information is clear and direct.
Originality The work is a minimal collection or rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions.  There is no evidence of new thought. The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness. Product shows evidence of originality. While based on an extensive collection of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights. Product shows significant evidence of originality. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.
Copyright and Documentation Sources have not been properly cited Some sources have not been properly cited Most sources are properly cited. All sources are properly cited
Subject Knowledge Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect or flawed Some subject knowledge is evident. Some information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Subject knowledge is evident in much of the product. Information is clear, appropriate, and correct. Subject knowledge is evident throughout. (more than required) All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.
Graphical Design Exaggerated emphasis upon graphics and special effects weakens the message and interferes with the communication of content and ideas Graphical and multi- media elements accompany content. There is no attention paid to visual design criteria such as balance, proportion, harmony and restraint. There is some tendency toward random use of graphics Design elements and content combine effectively to deliver a high impact message with the graphics and the words reinforcing each other. The combination of multimedia elements with words and ideas takes communication and persuasion to a very high level, superior to what could be accomplished with either alone. The mixture brings about synergy and dramatic effects which reach the intended audience
Mechanics Presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has three or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has fewer than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Total Points

  

1