Minimal knowledge

• attempts to use terminology
• includes limited information on topic

Partial knowledge

• uses terminology with some difficulty (4-6 errors)
• includes some information on topic

Substantial knowledge

• uses terminology accurately and effectively (1-2 errors)
• includes required information on topic

Thorough knowledge

• uses terminology accurately and effectively
• includes substantial information on topic

Communicates with difficulty

1. does not speak clearly, cannot answer peer questions, no eye contact, significantly over/under required length, little confidence

2. writing and format are unclear, sources not documented properly, numerous spelling / grammatical errors

Communicates with some difficulty

1. speaks somewhat clearly, answers some peer questions, slightly over/under required length, some confidence

2. writing / format are somewhat clear, sources documented somewhat properly, some spelling / grammatical errors

Communicates clearly

1. speaks clearly, able to answer most questions, meets required length, demonstrates confidence

2. writing / format are clear, sources documented properly and few spelling / grammatical errors

Communicates very clearly

1. speaks clearly, able to answer peer questions, meets required length, enthusiastic, demonstrates confidence

2. writing/ format are clear, sources documented properly, almost free of spelling / grammatical errors

Demonstrates some thought and analysis

• answers few questions regarding topic somewhat correctly
• limited attempt at analysis on topic and associated issues

Demonstrates thought and analysis

• answers some questions regarding topic somewhat correctly
• limited analysis on topic and associated issues
• proper analysis of one source

Demonstrates substantial thought and analysis

• answers all questions regarding topic correctly
• substantial analysis on topic and associated issue
• proper analysis of two sources

Demonstrates extensive thought and analysis

• answers all questions regarding topic clearly and correctly
• substantial analysis on topic and associated issue
• proper analysis of three (or more) sources

• no use of statistics, tables, pictures
• no additional research evident

• limited use of statistics, tables, pictures
• limited additional research evident, used somewhat effectively

• use of statistics, tables, pictures to enhance product
• additional research evident, used effectively

• clear use of statistics, tables, pictures to enhance product
• extensive research evident and used effectively