iRubric: Research Process rubric

Student(s) demonstrated awareness of the variety of sources available to answer the research question as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each type.

Student(s) demonstrated a note taking system which consistently connects paraphrased notes to sources and subquestions.

Sub questions are consistently reflected in search keywords.

Student(s) demonstrated awareness of the variety of sources available to answer the research question.

Student(s) demonstrated a note taking system which connects paraphrased notes to sources and subquestions.

Sub questions are reflected in search keywords.

Student(s) are aware of few sources beyond using Google.

Student(s) note taking system is disorganized or nonexistent.

Student(s) did not generate sub questions to guide research.

Student's outline clearly organizes information collected. Sub topics relate to and address complexities of the essential question.

Student(s) developed appropriate structure for communicating product, incorporating variety of quality sources. Information is logically and creatively organized with smooth transitions.

Student(s) carefully analyzed the information collected and drew appropriate and inventive conclusions supported by evidence. Student(s) voice is evident.

Student's outline organizes information collected. Sub topics relate to essential question.

Student(s) logically organized the product and made good connections among ideas.

Student (s) conclusions show effort was made in to analyze the information collected.

Student's outline is disorganized. Sub topics show little or no relation to essential question.

Student(s) work is not logically or effectively structured.

Student(s) conclusions simply restate information from sources. Conclusions were not supported by evidence.

Student(s) effectively and creatively used appropriate communication tools to convey their conclusions and demonstrated thorough, effective research techniques. Product displays creativity and originality.

Student(s) documented all sources, including visuals, sounds, and animations. Sources are properly cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages/slides. Documentation is error-free.

Student(s) effectively communicated the results of research to the audience.

Student(s) documented sources with some care, Sources are cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages. Few errors noted.

Student(s) showed little evidence of thoughtful research. Product does not effectively communicate research findings.

Student(s) need to use greater care in documenting sources. Documentation was poorly constructed or absent.