ECO621A – Economics (Introductory)
Essay Rubric for Unit 5 – Independent or collaborative inquiry project
Name: ______________________________ /28
Research Topic or Question
4
My research topic/question is clear, well-focused and requires high level thinking skills
in order to research.
3
My research topic/question is clear and well-focused. My question requires
moderately high level thinking skills.
2
My topic/question is incomplete and unclear. My teacher needed to help me form a
question.
1
I was unable to come up with a research topic/question.
Planning
I made really good use of my time. I was able to remain focused on the tasks and make
4 changes when I needed to. I was able to develop a clear method to organize my
information. I was able to make revisions in my plan when needed.
I was able to work within the time frame my teacher gave me. I was able to develop a
3 system to organize my information. I was able to make revisions with help from my
teacher.
I needed teacher help to list and organize what I needed to do. There are some steps
2 missing in my planning. I made revisions with teacher help.
1 I was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.
Gathering
I used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that
4 answered my question. I was able to continually revise my search based on
information I found.
I used many resources to find information that answered my question. I tried at
3 revising my search, but had some problems doing so.
I used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided my search, although I
2 should have made revisions. I made errors in selection of references.
I lost focus during the gathering process and therefore my information was not
1 accurate and complete.
2
Sorting
I thoroughly selected and organized information that answered my question in an
4 organized way. I selected information that was appropriate.
I sorted information and organized information that answered my question without
3 too many errors.
I tried to organize the information I found, but I made some mistakes. I wasn't able to
2 completely stay focused on information that would answer my question.
1 I was unable to sort and organize the information I found to answer my question.
Synthesizing
I used the information I found in a meaningful way to create an original product that
4 clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.
My product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail
3 and accuracy.
2 My product is not complete and only answers part of the question.
My product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely
1 accurate.
In-text Documentation
4
All my borrowed material is fully documented and cited according to either MLA
or APA referencing.
3
Most of my borrowed material is fully documented and cited according to either
MLA or APA referencing.
2
Some of my borrowed material is fully documented and cited according to either
MLA or APA referencing.
1
My borrowed material is not fully documented or cited. MLA or APA rules for
documenting sources of information have not been included.
3
Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA)
4
My Works Cited/References page includes full bibliographic information for each
of the sources that have been cited in my research project.
3
My Works Cited/References page includes most of the bibliographic information
for the sources that have been cited in my research project.
2
My Works Cited/References page is missing bibliographic information for more
than one source cited in my research project.
1
My Works Cited/References page is missing bibliographic information for
multiple sources cited in my research project.