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I-Search Grading Rubric
I-Search Grading Rubric
Sophomore Literature Biography Rubric
Rubric Code:
Q24683
By
kgotschall
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Part I: My Questions
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Progressing
2 pts
The Lead
Good
Draws reader into the topic with a good strong lead (story, quote, question, etc.) made personal by the writer.
Fair
The lead is average- lacks depth and/or personalization.
Progressing
Lead is weak or non-existent.
What I Know
Good
Detailed description of prior knowledge about the topic prior to beginning the search. Provides insight as to why the writer seeks further knowledge on the topic (why the writer cares about the questions).
Fair
Not very detailed description of prior knowledge and/or provides little insight as to why the writer seeks further knowledge on the topic.
Progressing
Minimal description of prior knowledge and/or little to no insight as to why the writer chose this topic.
What I Want to Learn
Good
Questions for the search are clearly stated. Clear outline of what the writer hopes to accomplish through the search process.
Fair
Questions for the search are slightly vague. It is hard to tell what exactly the writer hopes to accomplish through the search process.
Progressing
Questions are extremely vague or non-existent. The reader is unable to discern what the point of the writer's search is.
Part II: My Search Process
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Sequence
Good
The sequence of the search is clearly explained. The search proceeds in a logical order, with one source leading to another. Introduction of new sources is explained thoroughly. All sources are cited properly.
Fair
The search process is explained at a very basic level and/or the search process jumps around. New sources are introduced randomly or not at all. Not all aources are cited properly.
Poor
The search process is not explained. Sources are not cited and/or introduced.
Problems and Solutions
Good
Any problems in locating information are described, along with the writer's solution to the problems.
Fair
Problems in locating information are not addressed OR solutions for problems are not offered.
Poor
Neither problems nor solutions for finding information are addressed.
Breakthroughs
Good
Writer describes specific breakthroughs- areas where the search got interesting. Descriptions of the best sources of information are present.
Fair
Writer does not discuss any specific breakthroughs OR does not offer descriptions of the best sources of information.
Poor
The writer does not discuss any breakthroughs. No description is provided of the best sources of information.
How I Changed
Good
The writer explains in detail how they personally changed, expanded, or revised their questions during the course of the search.
Fair
The writer provides minimal insight into how the search affected them personally or how it altered their questions.
Poor
The writer gives no indication of any change either personally or as it pertains to their questions as a result of the search.
Acknowledgements
Good
The writer acknowledges how others in class or outside of school helped carry out the search.
Fair
The writer makes minimal reference to outside help.
Poor
The writer does not acknowledge the help of anyone else in the search process.
Part III: What I Have Learned
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Findings and Conclusions
Good
Writer focuses on two to three major findings or conclusions. Conclusions are supported with examples, details, stories and arguments that help the reader understand how the writer arrived at his or her conclusion.
Fair
Writer focuses on only one major finding or conclusion and/or conclusions are weakly supported- i.e. lack examples, details, stories or arguments useful to the reader in determining how the conclusions were reached.
Poor
The writer does not come to any clear conclusions and/or fails to support any conclusions.
Comparison
Good
Findings and conclusions are compared to the writer's initial questions in detail.
Fair
Findings or conclusions are weakly compared to the writer's initial questions.
Poor
Findings or conclusions are not compared to the writer's initial questions in any way.
Suggestions
Good
The writer suggests possible questions or areas to further explore at a later time.
Fair
The writer acknowledges that there are additional possible questions or areas to explore further but does not address them specifically.
Poor
The writer makes no mention on possible further questions or areas to explore in the future.
Part IV: What This Means to Me
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Development as a Researcher
Good
Writer states how they have developed as a researcher throughout this process (for example, what they know now about gathering information that they didn't before.)
Fair
Writer gives minimal information as to how they developed as a researcher.
Poor
Writer does not reflect on their personal development as a researcher in any way.
Meaning
Good
Writer describes in detail which things they learned that mean the most to them and why they are important.
Fair
Writer gives a brief or minimal description of what they learned and why they consider that important.
Poor
Writer gives little or no description of what they learned and its' importance.
Relevance
Good
Writer explains in detail how this will affect the way they act toward or think about people in the future and/or how this search has impacted them personally and the effects it will have.
Fair
The writer gives minimal explanation as to how this will affect their attitude or thoughts in the future and/or the personal effect of this search.
Poor
The writer does not address the effect the search process has had on them outside of the paper itself.
Bibliography
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Alphabetical Order
Good
All references are in alphabetical order.
Fair
Most references are in alphabetical order.
Poor
References are not in alphabetical order.
Format
Good
All references are in proper format.
Fair
Most references are in proper format.
Poor
References are not in proper format.
Overall Impression
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Spelling and Grammar
Good
Complete sentences and proper grammar are used throughout. Less then five spelling errors.
Fair
Most sentences are complete and grammatically correct and/or five to ten spelling errors are present.
Poor
Sentences are incomplete and/or more then ten spelling errors are present.
Format
Good
I-Search paper format guide followed. (name, date, title, section headings.) Paper is written in the first person.
Fair
Either the paper does not follow the I-Search Paper format as given OR paper is not written in the first person.
Poor
The paper is not written according to the I-Search Paper format and is not written in the first person.
Neatness
Good
Paper is type written and presented in a neat, clean format.
Fair
Paper is not type written, but is presented in a nice, neat format.
Poor
The paper is not type written and is not presented in a nice, neat format.
Overall Impression
Good
Well done; obvious time and effort invested in the paper.
Fair
Overall nice job, but more time and effort could have been invested.
Poor
Little time or effort invested. Very sloppy.
Subjects:
Dance
English
Types:
Writing
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