Research Project Options
Select one of the following options to display your research findings. Follow the criteria listed below and the grading rubric to guide your work. Your project is due May 22nd.
Tri-fold Display
______Large title at top of middle panel
______Large subheadings easily readable from a distance
______Focuses on useful, interesting information
______Logically organized
______Variety of visuals (pictures, graphs, tables, etc)
______Attractive and carefully constructed
______Bibliography
Model
______Title clearly visible
______All parts clearly labeled
______Accurate representation of event/person
______Displays useful, interesting information
______Carefully and respectfully constructed
______Logically organized
______Bibliography
Book
______Appropriate title
______Appropriate reading level
______Historically accurate
______Well-organized
______Creative and imaginative
______Relevant and attractive illustrations
______Bibliography
Multi-Media Project
______Appropriate title slide
______All media/text relevant to topic
______Logically organized
______Limited text per slide
______Variety of media; quality sound and video
______Total video time does not exceed 1:30
______9 slides minimum
______Bibliography
Periodical
______Appropriate cover page
______Layout appropriate for topic; well-organized
______Leading headlines
______Text is historically accurate
______Variety of features: news, features, opinion, etc.
______Creative and imaginative
______Graphically attractive
______Bibliography
Scrapbook
______Appropriate cover and title page
______Attractive design/layout; logically organized
______Variety of text entries: Journals, articles, lists, etc.
______Variety of graphics: artifacts, pictures, graphs, etc.
______All graphics captioned
______Historically accurate
______8 pages minimum
______Bibliography
Brochure
______Tri-fold with 6 panels total
______Attractive layout; logically organized
______Clear headings and titles
______Variety of information presented
______Variety of graphics relate to topic
______Historically accurate
______Bibliography
Research Project Rubric
Name: ______
Topic: ______
Project Type: ______
Presentation Date: ______
Presentation (30 Points) / Project (70 Points)_____/5 / Speak knowledgably about topic beyond what is written on project / _____/20 / Depth of Knowledge: Demonstrates a deep understanding of topic by accurately addressing the 5 W’s (Who, what, when, where, why), the challenges faced and how/if they were overcome, and any other integral information.
_____/5 / Appropriate volume and enunciation / _____/10 / Organization: Topic has been divided into logical sub-categories and presented in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
_____/5 / Speaking rate and pacing of material that enables audience understanding / _____/5 / Takeaways: Most important point(s) is/are clearly emphasized with solid justification.
_____/5 / Professional posture/gestures / _____/5 / Awareness/Prevention: Information is provided about current awareness or prevention efforts related to topic.
_____/5 / Tone matches topic (serious and respectful) / _____/10 / Connection to IRB (Independent Reading Book): Relationship between IRB and research topic is clearly explained.
_____/5 / 4-5 Minutes / _____/20 / Project Criteria: All criteria specific to student-selected visual have been met.
TOTAL: ______
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