Eleventh Grade Gateway Project Rubric
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Introduction-Clearly introduces
history, science, and action
project.
Conclusion-Clearly summarizes
project and inspires action.
Accurate scientific background,
cause, data, and impact of the
issue clearly presented with
logic and related to the ocean
and individual(s).
Introduction-Introduces
history, science, and action
project.
Conclusion- Summarizes
project and suggests action.
Accurate scientific
background, cause, data, and
impact of the issue presented
with logic and related to the
ocean and individual(s).
Introduction-Introduces
topic.
ConclusionSummarizes project.
Introduction
and
conclusion
both present.
Introduction or
conclusion
present.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
Accurate scientific
background, cause,
data, and impact of the
issue presented and
related to the ocean and
individual(s).
Scientific
background,
cause, data,
and impact
of the issue
presented.
Oceanography
section is
present.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
3. History
History of the issue is clearly
located in the first two pages of your
paper and is integrated into the
introduction.
Research is historically accurate,
features citations, and shows
substantial effort.
Clearly indicates which arms of
government and activist
organizations are involved and
defines the evolving roles they’ve
played regarding the issue
(laws passed, activist campaigns,
etc.).
Identifies policy shifts and provides
an explanation of why they occurred.
Writing exhibits narrative flow and
moves chronologically in an
intuitive manner.
History is properly located in the
first two pages of the paper.
Research includes citations and is
accurate but not extensive.
Role of government and activists
orgs. is correctly defined, but less
emphasis is placed on an
explanation of how and why
changes came to be made.
Narrative flow is apparent.
- History is properly
located and research
appears to be accurate, if
only moderate effort
appears to have gone into
it; citations may be
underused.
- Key gov. bodies and
activist orgs. are
identified, but little
attention is given to policy
shifts and changing social
perspectives.
- Narrative flow is less
intuitive and may jump
chronologically.
Limited
research
effort
hampers
density and
length of
introductory
exploration of
the issue.
Names of
orgs. and
government
bodies may be
used, but
narrative flow
is largely
ignored.
History is only
briefly featured
and lack of
research is
obvious.
Historical
background is
devoid of
narrative flow
and chronology
is unclear,
leaving one to
question why
this paper was
turned in.
- History is
supported by no
real research and
student has only
turned in this
paper out of
obligation and
for appearance
sake.
- Upon
submission of
paper, student
hangs his/her
head in shame.
4. Math
( 5 of 5) Graph is neat and clean,
title is present, x and y axes
labeled and demonstrate proper
scale, and trend line drawn
( 5 of 5 )
( 4 of 5)
( 3 of 5)
( 2 of 5 )
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time
( 3 of 3) Variables chosen are
appropriate and described
accurately.
Rate of change is calculated
correctly and accurate
description is given of
relationship between them
(including inverse or direct
relationship )
( 2 of 3 )
( 2 of 3 )
( 1 of 3 )
( 1 of 3 )
1. Introduction,
and Conclusion.
2. Oceanography
Environmental
issue is explained
scientifically with
evidence.
Score
5. Action ProjectSolution
description and
analysis.
6. Citations and
length
7. The paper is
professionally
presented.
8. Appendix-math
graph, data table,
figures, action
project (if
applicable)
A strong connection is made
between the graph and the
overall gateway project. Graph
supports the assertions of the
project
A realistic solution is proposed
and described. Documentation of
action that works towards that
solution is presented, described,
and analyzed.
Seven references properly
formatted in in-text citations and
works cited page. At least one
scientific journal, one book, one
electronic source, one primary
source.
Proper grammar, spelling,
sentence structure, paragraph
structure used. Word processed,
12 pt font, double spaced, Times
New Roman, black ink, paper
turned in on time.
Properly formatted data table,
accurate aesthetically pleasing
graph (excel) with trendline,
appropriate figures. All properly
placed in the appendix.
A moderate connection is
made between the graph and
the overall gateway project.
Graph supports the assertions
of the project
A realistic solution is
proposed and described.
Documentation of action that
works towards that solution is
presented, and described.
Five references properly
formatted in in-text citations
and works cited page. At least
one book and one electronic
source. <5 mistakes
Connection made
between graph and the
overall gateway project.
Graph supports the
assertions of the project
A realistic solution is
proposed and described.
Weak
connection
between
graph and
project.
A solution is
proposed.
No connection
between graph
and project.
A thoughtless
solution is
present.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
Five references
properly formatted. At
least one book and one
electronic source. 5-10
mistakes.
Three
references
properly
formatted.
References
present in text
or in reference
page.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
Everything present with <5
mistakes.
Everything present with
5-10 mistakes.
Everything
present with
10-15
mistakes.
Everything
present, but
meaning is lost
due to
mistakes.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
Proper format, but missing one
item
Improper format of one
item and one item
missing.
Improper
format of
one item and
two items
missing.
Improper
format of two
items and two
items missing.
Meets no
requirements
or not turned
in on time.
TOTAL_____________/200
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Bonus points
Deadlines:
+5 Bonus for original data collection
+5 Bonus for original interview research
6/15 Paper rough draft due
6/15 Field Trip to Santa Monica
6/18 Action Completed
6/22 Final Draft Due
6/28 Presentations