Harlem Renaissance Research Project Part I: The Paper
Criterion Points Possible Points Earned
Research: Is it from reputable sources? Is it paraphrased well?
Is it cited correctly? 10 __________
Organization and Design: Does the introduction grab attention?
Is it based around a central idea? Does each paragraph relate to and logically follow the paragraph before? Is all the information is presented in a thoughtful and orderly way? Are there any sudden transitions? 20 __________
Interest: Is it full of interesting information? Do I want to
keep reading? Does it otherwise stand out? 10 __________
Writing Quality: The writing has all the components of strong
writing (thoughtful word choice, strong voice, good use of rhetorical/literary devices, etc.) 10 __________
Grammar/Mechanics: Are there any grammar/mechanical
Issues? Are there any formatting issues? 10 __________
The Intangibles: Does it work? 20 __________
Total 80 __________
Harlem Renaissance Research Project Part II: The Presentation
Criterion Points Possible Points Earned
Visual (20 points)
The visual component is clear, contains key information,
and contains the elements of engaging presentations. 20 __________
Content (25 points)
Organization: The presentation is clearly organized in a
thoughtful way. 10 __________
Interest: You chose the most interesting information about
your topic. 10 __________
Wording: The presentation is thoughtful in its wording and
language usage 5 __________
Performance (25 points)
Fluidity: Your performance is fluid, engaging, and meets
the performance expectations. You look at the audience and not your slides. 10 __________
Wow Factor: Your performance stands out in some sort of way
You do something to engage the audience. 10 __________
Practice: Your performance is clearly well practiced. 10 __________