iRubric: Symposium Paper rubric

--Topic unclear or non-existent. Unfocused introductory paragraph without thesis statement.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent. Reader has a hard time remaining focused on the topic.

--Topic somewhat clear, with a slightly focused introductory paragraph and thesis statement.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Not enough information on the context or key words.
Little scholarly interaction.
Reader attention wanders more than average.

--Topic stated clearly in an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
--Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity with few examples.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Addresses a few key words.
Some interaction with scholars.
Addresses context.
Reader attention wanders a bit.

--Topic is clear and focused, with a well organized introductory paragraph and succinct thesis statement.
--Research support for topic complex & complete, with developed ideas and examples.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Key words, phrases analyzed.
Advanced presentation of context.
Considerable dialogue with Scholars.

--The presentation was too long or too short.
--The presenter did not speak clearly most of the time and established little eye contact with the audience.

--The presentation was the appropriate length but seemed very hurried or too slow.
--The presenter spoke clearly and distinctly only some of the time and/or established little eye contact with the audience.

--The presentation was the appropriate length but seemed slightly hurried or too slow.
--The presenter spoke clearly most of the time and established eye contact with the audience.

--The presentation was the appropriate length. It did not seem hurried or too slow.
--The presenter spoke clearly and distinctly and established eye contact with the audience.