4

3

2

1

Content

Content of paper includes great detail; connects to culture; and shows an excellent understanding of the topic

Includes most of the main ideas and/or some unimportant ideas; attempts a connection to culture; and shows a basic understanding of the topic

Content shows that some knowledge and understanding has been gained

Little knowledge or understanding has been gained and/or many misconceptions

Organization

Includes an insightful thesis and conclusion; information is presented in the best possible order with strong transitions;

Includes a thesis and conclusion; information is presented in a good order with transitions

Attempts a thesis and conclusion; information is presented in a logical order, but missing transitions

No thesis or conclusion; random listing of facts

Conventions

No major spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors; good sentence fluency

A few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors; choppy sentences

Many convention errors

Major problems throughout that get in the way of understanding

Bibliography & Citation Page

Includes at least 6 sources including printed & internet sources; formatted correctly.  Neat appearance with heading.  Citations are alphabetized.

5 printed sources & internet sources; formatted correctly.  Neat appearance with heading.  Citations are alphabetized.

4 printed sources; some formatting errors.  Mostly neat appearance with heading.  Citations are not alphabetized.

2 or less sources and major formatting errors.  Citation page does not look neat or have proper heading.

Presentation

Final report is put together in an organized and visually attractive way.  Color is used to enhance presentation.  It is creative and has a special spark that draws attention.

Final report is put together in an organized and visually attractive way.  Color is used to enhance presentation.  It is creative.

Final report is put together in an organized and visually attractive way.  Color is used to enhance presentation.  

Final report is hurriedly and sloppily put together.  It lacks color.