Organization

Content

Research
Went above and beyond to research information; solicited material in addition to what was provided; brought in personal ideas and information to enhance project; and utilized variety of resources to make Did a very good job of researching; utilized materials provided to their full potential; solicited adequate resources to enhance project; at time took the initiative to find Used the material provided in an acceptable manner, but did not consult any additional resources

Is thoroughly thought out and Information is clearly focused in an supports the solution to the organized and thoughtful manner. challenge or question Information is constructed in a Reflects application of critical logical pattern to support the thinking solution. Has clear goal that is related to the topic Information supports the solution to the challenge or question. Structure is oks a beginning middle and end Project has a focus but might stray from it at times. Information appears to have a pattern, but the pattern is not consistently carried out in the project. Information loosely supports the solution. Content is unfocused and haphazard. Information does not support the solution to the challenge or question. Information has no apparent Is well thought out and supports the solution Has application of critical thinking that is apparent Has clear goal that is related to the topic

Supports the solution Has application of critical thinking that is apparent Has no clear goal

Provides inconsistent information for solution Has no apparent application of critical thinking Has no clear goal

Did not utilize resources effectively; did little or no fact gathering on the topic

Creativity
Was extremely clever and presented with originality; a unique approach that truly enhanced the project

Was clever at times; thoughtfully and uniquely presented

Added a few original touches to enhance the project but did not incorporate them throughout

Little creative energy used during this project; was bland, predictable, and lacked zip