| Skill |
Exemplary (4) |
Good (3) |
Proficient (2) |
Minimal (1) |
Inadequate (0) |
Score |
| #1 - Identifies an area of interest |
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Writes a paragraph describing an area of interest. |
Does not write a paragraph describing an area of interest. |
/1 |
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| #2 - Explores the area of interest in general sources, identifying key issues and ideas before narrowing to a thesis |
Completes all of the following:
- Identifies at least 1 controversy and at least 1 claim to investigate further.
- Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
- Completely answers all of the Analytical questions.
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Completes all of the following:
- Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
- Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
- Gives examples of at least 3 new searches that could be done.
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Completes 2 of the following:
- Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
- Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
- Gives examples of at least 3 new searches that could be done.
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Completes 1 of the following:
- Identifies controversies or issues to investigate further.
- Completely answers all of the questions about the History pages.
- Gives examples of at least 3 new searches that could be done.
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Does not fully complete any parts of the assignment. |
/4
Note: Failure to provide the title and URL of the Wikipedia article will result in an automatic 1-point deduction on this item.
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| #3 - Articulates appropriate research questions |
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Provides at least 3 potential research questions. |
Does not provide at least 3 potential research questions. |
/1 |
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| #4 - Evaluates the manageability of potential research questions |
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Writes a paragraph analyzing the manageability of 1 research question. |
Does not write a paragraph analyzing the manageability of 1 research question. |
/1 |
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| #5A - Identifies potentially useful sources using the library catalog |
Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 2 distinct reasons why the source interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the source interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes 2 of the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the source interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes 1 of the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the source interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Does not complete the assignment. |
/4
Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the result list from the library catalog will result in an automatic 1-point deduction on this item.
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| #5B - Identifies potentially useful sources using an article database. |
Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing at least 2 distinct reasons why the article interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the article interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes 2 of the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the article interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Completes 1 of the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies an article to examine, providing at least 1 distinct reason why the article interests them.
- Analyzes the potential value of the source.
- Demonstrates that they know how to use a good source to find additional sources.
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Does not complete the assignment. |
/4
Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the result list from the database will result in an automatic 1-point deduction on this item.
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| #5C - Identifies potentially useful sources using an Internet search engine. |
Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 2 reasons why, with examples.
- Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides at least 2 distinct reasons.
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Completes the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 2 reasons why, with examples.
- Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides at least 1 distinct reason.
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Completes 1 of the following components fully, and attempts the other:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 1 reason why, with examples.
- Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides at least 1 distinct reason.
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Completes only 1 of the following components fully:
- Clearly identifies a source to examine, providing at least 1 reason why, with examples.
- Explains why the source will or will not be useful, and provides at least 1 distinct reason.
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Does not complete the assignment. |
/4
Note: Failure to provide a copy of the first page of the Google search result list will result in an automatic 1-point deduction on this item.
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| #6 - Moves from research question to working thesis |
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Provides a working thesis. |
Does not provide a working thesis. |
/1 |
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