10 pts

Level 5

Demonstrates the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant contextual factors.

8 pts

Level 4

Demonstrates the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem statement is adequately detailed.

6 pts

Level 3

Begins to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, but problem statement is superficial.

4 pts

Level 2

Demonstrates a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement or related contextual factors.

2 pts

Level 1

Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual factors but does not provide a defined statement.

0 pts

Level 0

There is no evidence of a defined statement.

10 pts

Level 5

The paper exhibits an excellent command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

8 pts

Level 4

The paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.

6 pts

Level 3

The paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.

4 pts

Level 2

The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.

2 pts

Level 1

The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0 pts

Level 0

The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty in discerning the meaning.

10 pts

Level 5

The delivery of materials included appropriate eye contact, good volume and tone, effective vocal clarity, effective gestures, and a clear alignment to notes or outline.

8 pts

Level 4

The delivery of materials included appropriate eye contact, good volume and tone, vocal clarity, gestures, and significant alignment to notes or outline.

6 pts

Level 3

The delivery of materials included eye contact, audible volume and tone, vocal clarity, and some alignment to notes or outline.

4 pts

Level 2

The delivery of materials included some eye contact, audible volume and tone, vocal pauses (um, like, and-a, uh etc.) were evident some alignment to notes or outline.

2 pts

Level 1

The delivery of materials included occasional eye contact, volume and tone were inconsistent, vocal pauses (um, like, and-a, uh etc.) were frequent and some alignment to notes or outline.

0 pts

Level 0

The delivery of materials included minimal to no eye contact, volume and tone were inconsistent, vocal pauses (um, like, and-a, uh etc.) were frequent and lacked alignment to notes or outline.