Evaluative Criteria
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Points to Earn
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Score
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1. The Draft Summary of the researched information provided a balance of viewpoints and was relevant and sufficient to answer the essential questions in step 4. (critical reading, analyzing, organizing)
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10
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2. The report answered the essential questions effectively and addressed a literary reference (synthesizing)
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20
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3. The report provided evidence that the student could separate fact from opinion (analysis)
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10
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4. The final report was convincing (argumentatively) and provided key facts and opinions in the conclusion that supported the original thought (synthesizing)
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10
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5. The report demonstrated a high level of use of correct language arts: grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling, which includes the six traits-voice, ideas, conventions, word choice, etc. (editing and communicating)
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10
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6. The report is both meaningful and interesting to other readers (creativity)
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10
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7. The report uses research recommended format model correctly (MLA), has order, and a well-written Works Cited page(organization)
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10
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8. Sum of all the parts (topic, thesis statement, evidence of research, first draft, final and completed draft are on time
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20
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Totals
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100
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