Secondary 2
Historical Investigation Rubrics 2021
Express
Marks
Source
Analysis
and
Write up
10-9
The write up is very
clear, coherent and
effectively organised.
8-7
The write up is clear,
coherent and effectively
organised.
6-5
The write up lacks clarity
and coherence. There is an
attempt to organised the
information.
4-3
The write up lacks clarity
and coherence, and is poorly
organised.
Evidence/example from
a range of sources is
used effectively to
support the stand.
Evidence/example from
a range of sources is
used to support the
stand.
Evidence/source from
sources is included, but is
not integrated into the
analysis/argument.
Reference is made
to evidence from sources,
but there is no analysis of
that evidence. It consist
mostly of generalisations
and poorly substantiated
assertions.
The write up argues to
a reasoned conclusion
that is consistent with
the evidence provided.
The write up is primarily
narrative/descriptive in
nature, rather than
analytical.
The write up is primarily
narrative/descriptive in
nature, rather than
analytical.
There is an attempt to
evaluate different
perspectives. (Eg: The
Malays point of view VS
the Japanese point of
view of the Malays.)
The write up argues to
a reasoned conclusion
well that is consistent
with the evidence
provided.
2-1
Generalisation of the
inquiry question
No reference is
made to evidence /
example from
sources.
Marks
5-4
Source
At least 4 varied sources
Selection are used.
3-2
At least 4 sources are
used. However it did not
provide varied
perspective.
1
Only 1 source is use.
OR
2-3 varied sources are
used.
All sources are relevant
to support the write up.
Most sources are
relevant to support the
write up.
Source is not relevant to
support the write up.
Sources are cited at the
end of the write up.
No citation at the end of
the write up.
No citation at the end of
the write up.
Normal Academic
Marks
Source
Analysis
and Write
up
Marks
Source
Selection
10-9
The write up is very
clear, coherent and
effectively organised.
9-8
The write up is clear,
coherent and effectively
organised.
8-7
The write up lacks clarity
and coherence. There is an
attempt to organize the
information.
5-4
3-2
The write up lacks clarity and Generalisation of the
coherence, and is poorly inquiry question
organised.
The write up argues to
a reasoned conclusion
well that is consistent
with the evidence
provided (A maximum
of 10 marks will be
awarded for a strong
concluding statement
only if the write up
fulfils the criteria
above).
The write up argues to
a reasoned
conclusion
that is consistent with the
evidence provided.
The write up is primarily
narrative/descriptive
in
nature,
rather
than
analytical.
The write up is primarily
narrative/descriptive
in
nature,
rather
than
analytical.
5-4
At least 3 sources are
used,
providing
different perspectives
and supports the write
up (4 marks will be
awarded for the above
described
requirements)
3-2
At least 3 sources are
used.
No
varied
perspectives of the topic
are provided. Citation is
not
a
requirement
(Award 3 marks)
1
Only 1 source is used.
OR
2 sources are used
Sources (in terms of providing
different
website links or titles of perspectives and support
books, etc) are cited at
the end of the write up.
(A maximum of 5
marks will be awarded
when
citation
is
provided)
the write up. Citation is
not
a
requirement.(Award 3
marks).
OR
2 sources relate to only
one perspective. Citation
is not a requirement.
(Award 2 marks)
Criteria for NA
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8.
Work to be done on Microsoft Words
Limited to 2 pages
The layout of the document to be designed to be similar newspaper article (Newsletter)
There must be relevant illustrations to foster interest for readers to want to read it
Sources used for the newspaper article (Newsletter) must be attached to the word document
Newspaper article (Newsletter) have to be printed and submitted by the due date (14th Thursday) .
Submission on 15th July - Penalty of 1 mark
Submission later than 18th July - Penalty of 2 marks