Name(s):

Independent Research Project Submission

What type of project did you create? ____________________________________
Please attach each group members research booklet to this rubric and hand-in to Mrs. Lewis
Excellent

Good

Basic

The research
demonstrates an
in-depth and
thoughtful
understanding of
the topic
The question
and information
are conveyed
thoughtfully and
is clearly
organized

The research
demonstrates a
clear and wellreasoned
understanding of
the topic
The question
and information
are clearly
conveyed and
mostly
organized

The research
demonstrates a
surface level
understanding
and lacks detail

Connections to
Modern USA

Connections to
modern society
are in-depth and
thoughtfully
demonstrated

Connections to
modern society
are clearly
demonstrated

Creativity

Clear effort is
shown in
presentation.
Final product is
neat and visually
appealing

Effort is shown
in presentation.
Final product is
mostly neat and
somewhat
appealing

Research

Project
Presentation

Comments:

The question
and information
are somewhat
unclear. The
project is
somewhat
organized
Connections to
modern society
have been
attempted,
though may not
be entirely clear
Some effort is
shown in
presentation.
Parts of the
product are
appealing

Support
Required
The research on
the topic
presented is
minimal

The question
and/or
information is
unclear. The
project lacks
organization
Connections to
modern society
are absent or
unclear

Minimal effort
shown. Final
product is messy
or careless.