Rubric for Discovering El Nino

Name: _________________________

Topic

4 - A single topic is clearly stated and addressed.

3 - A topic is stated, but not fully addressed.

2 - A topic is stated, but not addressed.

1 - Topic is indiscernible.

Description and Detail

4 - The situation is described and accurate details are provided.

3 - The situation is described and some accurate details are provided.

2 - The situation is presented, but details are weak.

1 - No details are given.

Reasoning

4 - Clear, thoughtful reasoning is evident.

3 - Reasoning is evident, though not entirely clear.

2 - Reasoning is weak.

1 - No reasoning is given.

Mechanics

4 - There are no mechanical errors.

3 - There are few mechanical errors.

2 - There are some mechanical errors.

1 - There are many mechanical errors.

Citation of Sources (if applicable)

4 - Sources are identified and correctly cited.

3 - Sources are identified, but there are errors in the citation.

2 - Sources are identified, but not cited.

1 - Sources are not identified.