iRubric: Ethnic Group Grading Rubric

No mention of push factors.

Superficial mention of push factors.

Details push factors by developing three historical examples.

Details four or more push factors and explains them within their historical contexts.

No historical analysis of group's settlements or achievements in historical context. Mentions no geographic places, contemporaries, dates, or primary sources. The report is not written in the third person narrative, uses slang, and has few paragraphs and topic sentences with no evidence of independent research.

Shows some understanding of group's achievements in historical context. Mentions very few geographic settlements, contemporaries, dates, or primary sources. The report is written in the third person narrative, has some transitional paragraphs, and shows elementary level of independent research.

Explains the major accomplishments of the group in its historical context at an adequate level of synthesis. Mentions some geographic settlements, contemporaries, dates, and primary sources. The report is written in the third person narrative with good writing style and significant research.

Explains the major accomplishments of the group in its historical context at a high level of synthesis. Analyzes the significance of why this group is culturally unique and the importance of its role in American history. Mentions several geographic settlements, contemporaries, dates, and primary sources where applicable. Report is written in the third person narrative with evidence of original writing and extensive research.

No academic citations provided.

Sources provided are not academic sources.

At least one academic library source and academic Internet source are used and properly cited.

At least two academic library sources and two academic Internet sources are used and properly cited.

The presenter makes no contact with the audience. Everything is read directly from the screen of page.

The presenter makes minimal eye contact with the audience. Everything is read directly from the screen or page.

The presenter makes eye contact with the audience. Most material is presented in new form and not as it is written on the screen or page.

The presenter interacts with the audience and moves about during the presentation. All material is presented using language that is original. It does not appear written down.