Evaluation

=EVALUATION =

Each of the three turned in components of this webquest will be graded using this rubric.

 * ** Student Poll ** ||
 * || ** 4 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 2 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||
 * Completion || Poll was appropriate to topic and completed on time. || Poll was slightly off topic and completed on time. || Poll was either not on topic or not completed on time. || Poll was not completed. ||
 * Responses || All of classmate’s polls were responded to. || Most of classmate’s polls were responded to. || Over half of classmate’s polls were responded to. || Less than half of classmate’s polls were responded to. ||
 * ** Pro/Con Paper ** ||
 * || ** 4 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 2 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||
 * Evidence || All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports opposing positions. || Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given. || At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation. || Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. ||
 * Accuracy || All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. ||
 * Sources || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. || Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly. ||
 * Mechanics || No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. || Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors || A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. || Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. ||
 * ** Final Persuasive Letter to Politician ** ||
 * || ** 4 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 2 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||
 * Evidence || All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given. || At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation. || Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. ||
 * Accuracy || All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. ||
 * Organization || Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought. || Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought. || A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing. || Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing. ||
 * Audience || Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. || Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience. || Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. || It is not clear who the author is writing for. ||
 * Sources || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. || Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly. ||
 * Mechanics || No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. || Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors || A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. || Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. ||