| Research Paper | | | |
| Content | Writing demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic. The paper is fully developed and well organized. | Writing demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the topic. Some important details may be lacking, but the writing is adequately developed and organized. | Writing demonstrates a limited understanding of the topic. Contains factual errors and may be missing critical information. The paper is minimally organized and may be disorganized. |
| Appearance/Editing | The paper is neatly written or typed with no errors. (Spelling, punctuation, grammar, paragraphs). The appropriate guidelines have been thoroughly followed. The cover page is creative and accurately reflects the topic. | The paper is acceptably written or typed with some errors. (Spelling, punctuation, grammar, paragraphs). The appropriate guidelines have been followed somewhat. The cover page is somewhat creative and appropriate for the topic. | The paper may be sloppily written or typed with many errors. Guidelines were not followed. The cover page may not be included or is not appropriate for the topic. |
| Bibliography | Bibliography reflects a variety of 4 or more resources accurately documented and formatted correctly. | Bibliography reflects the use of 2-3 resources documented and formatted with some accuracy. | Bibliography reflects the use of 1-2 resources. Documentation and format was not followed. |
| Oral Presentation | | | |
| Content | Begins speaking with an attention grabbing statement. Discusses the main points of the topic and involves the audience. The presentation is very well organized. | Begins speaking with an introductory statement. Discusses points of the topic, involves the audience somewhat. Ideas are somewhat organized. | Speaker tells little about the main topic and audience is not involved. Ideas are disorganized. |
| Presentation Skills | Speaks clearly and audibly all of the time. The speaker is well prepared and able to pronounce all words without difficulty. Makes eye contact with the audience. | Speaks clearly and audibly most of the time. The speaker is prepared and able to pronounce most words without difficulty. Makes eye contact with the audience some of the time. | Speaks audibly some of the time. The speaker has difficulty pronouncing words and is not prepared. Eye contact is weak or there is none at all. |
| Visual Aid | | | |
| Quality of Ideas/Creativity | The visual aid is extremely creative. Teaches audience information clearly related to the topic. | The visual aid is creative. Teaches the audience information related to the topic. | Visual aid is lacking creativity. May not be completely related to the topic. |