iRubric: INQUIRY in DISCOVERY rubric

There is little to no evidence that an open ended question or curiosity-driven purpose provided the momentum for completing this assignment. The end product does not inspire further investigation in the topic area. The work overall is mediocre.

There is some evidence in the completed assignment that demonstrates the student's skill in asking an open-ended question, and seeking ways to address it. It is clear that the student was curious about the topic, as demonstrated by some creativity in seeking information or inspiring the reader's interest in the topic. The work overall has some strong points, but it does not entirely come together.

The student provided strong and clear evidence of curiousity and ability to ask and address open-ended questions. There may be presentation of further questions or a discussion of controversy, and possibilities for resolution. The work was focused, and inspired the reader to read more about the topic.

The assignment may contain evidence of identifying and/or contrasting information/sources, but it is disconnected or superficial. The student may have missed the more profound point or deeper meaning in the evaluative or explanation component of the assignment. The viewpoint of the student is not clear.

The assignment contains all essential components of identifying, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating information but the student misses 1 or more key points in the content. An arguement is presented but it does not fully come together. The student is narrowing in on a viewpoint but it is still vague and not fully supported by the arguement presented.

The student methodically presents content in the assignment that is compared, evaluated and interpreted in a way that demosntrates synthesis and applied interpretation. The student's viewpoint is clearly described and is fully supported by the information presented.