iRubric: Biography Timeline Rubric

The report does not have a clear focus. The project shows little research. Ideas seem to be pulled out of the air.

The project may not be clearly focused on a single topic. Many additional details are needed to back up facts and examples. Some ideas seem unclear.

The project is well researched. Some facts or examples needed a little more detail. Overall, ideas were good.

The project is factual and well researched. It is focused on topic (main idea) and the subtopics that are required. It includes many interesting and well researched facts.

Only a 2-3 sentences are written for each category and they are short, unclear, repetitive, and very choppy.

There are 3-4 sentences for each category. Paragraphs lacks sentence variety. It contained some short choppy sentences.

There are 4-5 sentences in each category. The flow was choppy in areas.

There are 5+ sentences for each category. There are a variety of sentences.
There was a smooth flow throughout.

Timeline has 3- 4 major events/ pictures from the person's life and importance . The timeline is sloppy and hard to follow.

Timeline has 4 - 5 major events/ pictures from the person's life and importance. The timeline is somewhat hard to read. Some important parts of the person's life are left are missing.

Timeline has 6- 7 major events and pictures from the person's life and importance. Some time was taken on making the timeline look neat and organized. Some extra time was given toward details.

Timeline has 8+ major events and pictures from the person's life.
It is apparent the student took a lot of time to make the timeline look pleasing to the eye. It is easy to follow the information. Extra attention was given toward details.