Fossum English 10H
Big Question Project Grading Rubric
Under each heading (you have these) please refer to items that detail specific requirements:
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A Big Question that is obvious and that is thematically related to most if not all of the pieces
you have collected
 ___If not one of the 16 provided questions, your question was approved ahead of
time
 ___Question is identified clearly on front of project---it is suggested that you
come up with a creative sub title---especially for your Big Question Research
Paper
A Binder, Website, Box, Folder, or other method of containment for the Final Project
 ___Clear, detailed Table of Contents provided with page numbers or reference
codes
 ___Every item clearly labeled and numbered by page or source number to match
with ToC
An explanatory Dear Reader Letter that navigates readers or viewers as to what your
inspiration was, what you intended, and how to best enjoy your project
 ___Text is written in formal letter format (salutation, closing, spacing consistent,
and signed (in handwriting) and dated
 _____ 12 pt TNR DS (if being extra creative you can use a different font as long
as it “fits” your topic and is in “letter” format
 _____ at least one page in length
 _____provides explanation of your inspiration, how to navigate project, and what
you would like to convey to reader
***A Persuasive Research-Based Essay that “answers” your Big Question and that
includes in-text citations that reference some of your most significant items.
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____Perfect MLA format, including heading, page numbers, in-text citation
____At least four of the sources are referenced in your paper and correctly
cited with in-text citation such as (Source A)—3 that support your assertion
and 1 that supports a contradictory theory
____Substantial in length and introspection—don’t ask how many, but keep in
mind that two-three pages is too short---and 200 is too long
____Employs good writing techniques discussed this year, including: Vivid
language; specific details; repetition for effect; full circle ending; parallelism;
strong vocabulary; clear thesis and organization; effective use of punctuation;
varied sentence lengths
Fossum English 10H
Big Question Project Grading Rubric
IV.
A number of varied sources or items that portray your theme/question through diverse
genres (for ex., songs, quotations, book excerpts, poems, photos, drawings, lists, news
articles, letters, crafts)
 ___Labels and/or explanations (if necessary) for each item in consistent font/style
 ___Organization makes sense and, if referenced specifically in paper, can be
easily identified (ex---Source A, B, C or Source 1, 2, 3)
 ___Number of items suggests thoughtfulness and effort in selection
V.
A means of tying everything together in a unified way through color, font, labels,
paper stock, graphics, etc. (This is sometimes referred to as your “repetend”)
 ____Items are either labeled or designed through mounting to match
 ____Theme seems apparent through the use of a recurring image, phrase, or
symbol
VI.
A correctly formatted Works Consulted page of no fewer than 10 sources
 _____ MLA format—hanging indent, double spaced, centered heading Works
Cited or Works Consulted
 _____ at least 10 sources
 _____ variety displayed in type of source (example---books, poems, videos,
articles, etc
 _____no color, URL code, use proper MLA format---use Web. or Print.
 _____ no numbering or bullets
 _____alphabetized
 _____did you double-space the whole way through?---no extra spaces
More Questions to Ask Yourself Before Turning in Your Project
_____are all items neatly attached?
_____is nothing loose or so odd-sized as to be awkward?
_____is there an eye-catching graphic of some kind on front or back?
_____is your name, block, and the title of your project clearly visible?
_____did you use extra creativity/polish to put together a cohesive format?
_____did you identify all of your Sources consistently—A, B, C, or 1, 2, 3
_____Did you proofread throughout?
And finally, _______was the paper and project submitted on time?