iRubric: Federalism rubric

Group provides excellent summary of the topic. Is presented in their own words, well-organized and concise. Summary gives great explanation of what their issue is about.

Group provides good summary of the topic. Presented in their own words. Summary gives partial explanation of their issue.

Group provides okay summary of their topic. Some is original thought but most is copied from provided resource. Audience unsure what issue is about.

Group provided poor summary. Summary was copied from provided resource. Did not seem to have coherent idea of what their issue was about. Confusing and unorganized.

Group did not provide a summary of their issue.

Group has two strong examples how this issue should be handled in the states. Was well-organized, concise and made sense.

Group has two arguments on why this issue should be handled by the states. Not well-organized and information not real concrete.

Group has at least one argument explaining why this issue should be handled by states. That issue was well-organized and presented but was lacking another argument.

Group has either presented two arguments poorly or did not have both arguments presented. Unorganized.

Group did not mention how this issue could be considered to be an item that the state's have the right to decide.

Group did an excellent job stating their position. Stated which side (federal or state) they were on and why. Organized. Concise.

Group did a good job of stating which side they were on (state or federal). Not as well organized or explained.

Group stated which side they most agreed with but either their comments did not make complete sense or their though process seemed somewhat unorganized.

Group stated which side (federal or state) it most agreed with but did not explain why.

Group did not choose a side.

Group presentation was organized, concise, fluid, and informative. Seemed confident in presentation with the information. Presenters spoke with authority and clarity. Obvious that the concept of federalism was understood. Well done!

Group presentation went well. Was organized and informative. Missing some confidence with the information. Seemed to have grasp on concept of federalism and relationship to the issue. Presenters did great job. Good job!

Group presentation went well. Was somewhat organized and informative. Missing some confidence with the information and not real sure about the concept of federalism.

Group presentation was lacking crucial information, organization, and a clear representation that concept of federalism was understood. No real direction.

Group presentation was missing. If there was any information, it was incorrect. Presenters had no idea what they were talking about. Unorganized. Left wondering "what is federalism?"