Research Project Check List/ Rubric

Research Project Check List/ Rubric Planning 5 4 3 2 1 0 ______Researcher(s) formulated a thoughtful hypothesis, question, or tentative thesis. Thesis:

_____question/hypothesis or thesis prompted a meaningful "how” or “why” exploration _____question/hypothesis or thesis focused _____question/hypothesis or thesis did not lend itself to readily available answers

Comments: Gathering 5 4 3 2 1 0 _____Researcher(s) gathered information from a full range of quality electronic and print sources, including appropriate subscription databases and primary sources.

_____used effective search strategies for locating information _____brainstormed key words, subject categories, related terms _____used appropriate syntax for search tools _____used appropriate search tools _____evaluated resources (Sources defendable) _____consulted balanced resources (books, journals, websites, primary sources, etc.) _____used structured format(s) for extracting information from sources

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Organizing 5 4 3 2 1 0 _____Researcher(s) processed and synthesized ideas and information from various sources to answer question or prove thesis.

_____paraphrased effectively _____used "quotable" quotations (quotes truly worthy of quoting) _____integrated researcher’s own ideas with quoted and paraphrased material _____synthesized information to convey new understanding (researcher’s voice) _____used effective supporting evidence _____used structuring tool (graphic organizers, outlines) Comments:

Documenting 5 4 3 2 1 0 _____Researcher(s) used information ethically

_____credited ideas, text, graphics, media _____followed in-text documentation format correctly _____followed Works-Cited/Works-Consulted format correctly

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Originality of Thoughts 5 4 3 2 1 0 ____Researcher(s) shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research. ____ Researcher(s) presents the product in a meaningful, tasteful, and creative way in order to meet requirements and effectively communicate the project purpose.

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