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Points Earned

Research

Insufficient information.

Kept unclear, disorganized notes.   Did not include all works used.

Kept notes on information.  Information was kept together for all subject matter.  Met requirements to report.    Cited works used in a bibliography.

Kept clear, organized notes.  Included and outline; kept subject matter separate.  Research met specific requirements to report on subject.   Properly cited all works used in a bibliography

Kept clear, organized notes.  Included an outline; kept subject matter separate.  Research went beyond specific requirements to add to presentation.  Properly cited all works used in a bibliography.

Layout

Did not follow instruction and format from Microsoft Word.  Did not keep consistent font styles and sizes.

Did not follow instruction and format of Microsoft Word or did not keep consistent font styles and sizes.

Followed instructions and format information from Microsoft Word.  Did not keep consistent font styles and sizes.

Followed instructions and format information from Microsoft Word.  Kept consistent font styles and sizes.

Followed instructions and format information from Microsoft Word.  Kept consistent font styles and sizes.   Made use of italics, quotation marks, and bold when needed.

Cover

Unorganized cover.  Does not demonstrate relevance to subject matter or meet requirements to include.

Cover contains some or all requirements.  Does not appear to be thought-out or planned.

Organized cover, developed on computer software.  Contains some requirements to include. 

Well planned, organized cover, developed on computer software.  Attractive cover; contains relevant magazine title, references to feature article and/or supporting articles.

Well planned, organized cover, developed on computer software.  Attractive cover; contains a relevant magazine title, references to feature article and support articles, contains visual aide(s).   

Content: Feature Article

Insufficient information.

Feature article does not contain an introduction, conclusion and body.  Subject matter is discussed.

Feature article contains and introduction, conclusion, and body.  Discusses subject matter. 

Feature article contains at least 5 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion.  Article discusses 3 facts pertaining to the subject matter. 

Feature article contains at least 5 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion.  Article discusses, in detail, 3 facts pertaining to the subject matter.

Content: Support Article 1

Insufficient information.

Does not contain introduction or conclusion.  Subject matter is discussed.

Discusses relevant information pertaining to subject.  Includes at least 3 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion. 

Contains at least 4 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion.  Discusses material related to subject matter.

Contains at least 4 paragraphs, including introduction ad conclusion.   Includes supporting details to support subject matter. 

Content: Support Article 2

Insufficient information.

Does not contain introduction or conclusion.  Subject matter is discussed.

Discusses relevant information pertaining to subject.  Includes at least 3 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion. 

Contains at least 4 paragraphs, including introduction and conclusion.  Discusses material related to subject matter.

Contains at least 4 paragraphs, including introduction ad conclusion.   Includes supporting details to support subject matter. 

Spelling/

Mechanics

Contains more than 7 spelling or mechanics mistakes per article and/or improper language.

Contains 4-7 spelling or mechanics mistakes per article and/or improper language.

Contains 1- 3 spelling or mechanics mistake per article and/or improper language.

Contains no spelling or mechanics errors.  Contains proper language.

Contains no spelling or mechanics errors.  Contains proper language and interesting words. 

Group Work

Contributed to the group as shown by 1 out of 5 points on the log.

Contributed to the group as shown by 2 out of 5 points on the log.

Contributed to the group as shown by 3 out of 5 points on the log.

Contributed to the group as shown by 4 out 5 points on the log.

Contributed to the group as shown by 5 out of 5 points on the log.