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Rubric Unacceptable Proficient Advanced
 

0 - - - - 8 - - - - 15

Contains an insufficient number of supporting facts for conclusions

Supporting evidence is not cited or is incorrectly cited

16 - - - - 19 - - - - 22

Contains many supporting facts for conclusions, including information on the following topics:

  • Dates & Events
  • People / Groups
  • Political Movements
  • Battles & War

Supporting evidence is cited and verifiable

23 - - 24 - - 25

In addition to meeting Proficient requirements:

Supporting facts are strong and unique

Facts are cited as being cross-verifiable to multiple sources
Critical Thinking (25%)

0 - - - - 8 - - - - 15

Lacks conclusions or conclusions are unclearly stated

Conclusions do not logically follow from supporting evidence

16 - - - - 19 - - - - 22

Contains clear conclusions on the following topics:

  • Was the draft a good idea?
  • Who was the enemy?
  • Were military strategies in Vietnam effective?
  • What were military people and the public willing to sacrifice?
  • What was the cost of the Vietnam War?

Conclusions logically follow from supporting evidence

23 - - 24 - - 25

In addition to meeting Proficient requirements:

Conclusions are exceptionally strong and/or unique
Presentation & Communication (25%)

0 - - - - 8 - - - - 15

Voice is unclear, stammering, unpracticed, etc.

Typos or other errors exist

Images and/or audio are not cited

Communication methods and techniques are unprofessional or otherwise unsuited for the intended audience

Audio is too loud or too soft or jumps around

Audio/video elements detract from the purpose of the presentation

16 - - - - 19 - - - - 20

Narration, acting, and other forms of communication are clear in voice and in thought

Communication techniques adhere to standard norms of English

Communication method and techniques are appropriate for the audience

All included images and audio are cited

Audio/video elements strengthen and support the purpose and message of the presentation

23 - - 24 - - 25

In addition to meeting Proficient requirements:

Includes both video and still images

If students are present in videos, they are dressed appropriately for an audience with the President
Technological Fluency (25%)

0 - - - - 8 - - - - 15

Final product is not in podcast form (lacks audio and/or video) or does not fit within the 6-10 minute range

Final product is not posted on the web

16 - - - - 19 - - - - 22

Final product contains video with narration

Final product is uploaded to YouTube or other media-sharing site

23 - - 24 - - 25

In addition to meeting Proficient requirements:

Audio and/or video are exceptionally well developed with concern for transitions, flow, meaningful structure, and artistic technique