Rubric: Multi- Genre Research Project – FINAL

Name:

Criteria / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Ideas / Multi-genre research project uses four to five distinct genres that provide an extensive, in depth response to the essential question. It includes thorough research as well as the author’s own commentary. / Multi-genre research project uses four genres to provide a response to the essential question. It includes adequate research as well as the author’s own commentary. / Multi-genre research project
provides a response to the essential question. The response is lacking research and commentary. / Multi-genre research project
provides an incomplete response to the essential question. The response uses little to no research or commentary.
Organization / The multi-genre paper is well written, focused and consists of:
• Introduction: engages
the reader in the topic providing a sophisticated
context for the reader and a clear thesis.
• Body: skillfully uses complex genres that
seamlessly integrate in depth research (especially for nonfiction pieces) and ideas in support of the thesis. Each genre enhances the reader’s understanding of the thesis in a new way.
• Epigraphs: move the reader with ease from one genre to the next and create cohesion between the genres’ themes.
• Conclusion: provides in depth reflection that bringsclosure to the paper / The multi-genre paper is well written, focused and consists of:
• Introduction: engages the reader in the topic providing a
context for the reader and a clear thesis.
• Body: uses complex genres that integrate in research (nonfiction pieces) and ideas in support of the thesis. Each genre makes a separate argument/point.
• Epigraphs: move the reader from one genre to the next and create cohesion between the genres’ themes.
• Conclusion: provides a reflection that bringsclosure to the paper / The multi-genre paper is well written, focused and consists of:
• Introduction: somewhat engages the reader, and may not provide enough context for the reader to understand the topic. Thesis may be unclear.
• Body: genres are under developed with little sign of research.
• Epigraphs: the project is lacking cohesion and the connection of genres’ themes may be unclear.
• Conclusion: project is lacking closer and reflection. / The multi-genre paper is well written, focused and consists of:
• Introduction: provides little context and the thesis is unclear.
• Body: genres are missing or underdeveloped. Research and/or commentary is missing.
• Epigraphs: the project is unfocused and difficult to follow.
• Conclusion:
conclusion is missing or ineffective.
Writing Process / The writer shows extensive
evidence of thoughtful
planning, significant
revision, and careful
editing for:
• Coherence / clarity of
ideas
• Seamless integration of
research
• Genres that enhance ideas
• Solid command of
grammar, punctuation, and conventions. / The writer shows adequate evidence of thoughtful planning, significant revision, and careful editing for:
• Coherence / clarity of
ideas
• Seamless integration of research
• Genres that enhance ideas
• Solid command of
grammar, punctuation, / The writer shows minimal evidence of thoughtful
planning, significant revision, and careful editing for:
• Coherence / clarity of ideas
• Seamless integration of research
• Genres that enhance ideas
• Solid command of
grammar, punctuation,
and conventions / The writer shows little to no evidence of thoughtful planning, significant revision, and careful editing for:
• Coherence / clarity of
ideas
• Seamless integration of research
• Genres that enhance ideas
• Solid command of
grammar, punctuation, and conventions
Annotated Bib / The multi-genre research project is accompanied by an annotated bibliography that:
-Accurately uses MLA citations
- Has insightful annotations that demonstrates the author’s ability to think critically about the value and effectiveness of a resource. (summarizes, assesses, and reflects on each resource) / The multi-genre research project is accompanied by an annotated bibliography that:
-Accurately uses MLA citations
-Has annotations that demonstrates the author’s ability to think critically about the value and effectiveness of a resource. (summarizes, assesses, and reflects on each resource) / The multi-genre research project is accompanied by an annotated bibliography that:
-MLA citations have few errors.
annotations that demonstrate some critical thinking about the value and effectiveness of a resource. The bibliography may lack sources or be missing information. / The annotated bibliography uses MLA incorrectly, and does not show the author’s ability to think critically about the effectiveness of resources.
The bibliography is lacking information.

You will receive 3 separate grades for this project:

  1. Annotated Bib:
  1. Your MGR project:
  1. Presentation:

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas / SL.11.4. Present information conveying a clear and distinct position
(11 Power Standard) / Information is ample
Presentation is clear
Style is engaging
Organization enhances understanding of listener
Shows clear and consistent understanding of audience / Information is adequate
Presentation is generally clear
Style is appropriate
Organization contributes to the understanding of listener
Shows understanding of audience / Information is inadequate
Presentation is lacking in clarity
Style is not always appropriate
Organization impedes understanding of listener
Shows limited understanding of audience / Information is largely missing
Presentation is unclear
Style is inappropriate
Organization confuses listener
Does not consider audience