Sample project rubric Adapt as appropriate. Eliminate some requirements for some student groups or to fit your curriculum. Always provide a written assignment AND this rubric at the start of the project. Adjust scoring to achieve the desired total. Creativity elements may be scored or not. Assignment: a Glogster EDU poster (“glog”) comparing a specific aspect of two or more different immigrant cultures in the U.S., shown from an unusual point of view (group project, middle school) Presentation Content Adequate Coverage Historical Accuracy Perspective Organization of information Multimedia Research/ Poor (0-3 pts) Fair (4-6 pts) Glog lacks required information and has no examples and details Glog lacks required information and has only a few examples and details Glog has several factual errors and is missing several quotations or text explanations Glog includes all required information, with only a few details and examples Excellent (10-12 pts) Glog includes all required information, with ample examples and details throughout Glog contains 1-2 factual errors, but contains quotations and text explanations Information in glog is factually correct and is supported by quotations and text explanations Information captures only 1 immigrant culture’s point of view. Information shows the perspective of at least 2 immigrant cultures. Glog is arranged illogically and/or is difficult for a viewer or audience to follow. Glog shows the information in an arrangement which an audience or viewer can follow to learn and understand Information presents perspectives of two immigrant cultures and additional perspectives by genders, ages, etc. Glog presents the information in a logical and interesting arrangement that can be explored several ways to learn and understand Project had a few images or media, but they do not logically relate to the text or other information. Project had multiple media that connected directly to and supported the information and text Fair (4-6 pts) Good (7-8 pts) Glog has many factual errors and is missing most/almost all quotations or text explanations Information presented fails to include any immigrant culture’s point of view. Poor Glog organization makes it impossible to tell which information or images go with which culture. NO apparent organization. Glog used no images or other media (sounds, video, links, etc.) Poor (0-3 pts) Good (7-9 pts) Project used extensive images and other media that supported the information and text and enhanced the understanding of the cultures depicted Excellent © 2010 by The Source for Learning, Inc. This rubric created from a template offered by TeachersFirst.com as part of Dimensions of Creativity (http://www.teachersfirst.com/istecre8). Modification and duplication by teachers for single classroom use is permitted as long as this footer remains. All other rights reserved. Your score Your Reference Skills Bibliography (9-10 pts) Glog does not include a bibliography in the required format or include far fewer than the required sources No credit given for media used Glog includes a bibliography in partially correct format or with only some of the required sources Glog includes a bibliography in correct format with the required sources Few media include credit information Most media include credit information Creativity Skills (FFOE) No evidence yet (0) Working on it (1 pt) Good (2-3 pts) Fluency The glog shows 3 or fewer aspects of the cultures to be compared and contrasted The glog shows 4 to 6 aspects of the cultures to be compared and contrasted One or two text passages or media elements shows a different perspective or angle on a culture The glog shows 7 to 9 aspects of the cultures to be compared and contrasted Glog shows the cultures from the point of view of more than two age group, gender, or background Originality Glog is predictable or parallels examples very closely Some aspects of the glog are unexpected or highly unusual, while still accurate Elaboration Glog lacks creative detail of any sort There is a glimpse of an unusual idea (but accurate) in the glog, but it is not carried through Some media or information include creative details. Media Credits Flexibility Most of the information/media include creative details Glog includes a bibliography in correct format, more than required sources, all clearly used in creating the glog All media used includes a credit alongside the image, video, sound, or text. Excellent (4-5 pts) The glog shows more than ten aspects of the cultures to be compared and contrasted Glog shows the culture from many points of view or time periods. Glog inspires deep questions and thoughts by its perspective. Glog presents the culture through a unique and unexpected lens while still accurate. All media and information include creative details in rich support of the creative ideas and information expressed Total score © 2010 by The Source for Learning, Inc. This rubric created from a template offered by TeachersFirst.com as part of Dimensions of Creativity (http://www.teachersfirst.com/istecre8). 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