Independent Thesis Rubric
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
0
TASK
Thoroughly addresses all aspects of TASK by accurately analyzing and interpreting __5__ or more total sources (all outside sources)
Addresses all aspects of the TASK by accurately analyzing, interpreting, and using at least 4 total sources that were presented on the DBQ.
Addresses most aspects/all aspects of the TASK while utilizing/citing information from the documents in a limited way. Use of (3) three total sources.
Attempts to address some aspects of the TASK, making limited use of the documents provided. (2-1) two-one total sources were used.
Shows limited to no understanding of the TASK with vague references to the sources
Primary Sources
Information clearly relates to the main …show more content…
Incorporates facts/supporting details in body paragraphs but use may be more descriptive than analytical.
Information clearly relates to the main topic, but the writer uses only some facts in the body paragraphs of their essay in a descriptive manner.
Information includes few facts in body paragraphs and just mentions or relates to the topic.
Includes little to no accurate information from the documents
Organization
Demonstrates a logical, clear plan for essay layout; includes an introduction, body paragraphs which answer the question and a conclusion which goes beyond restating the theme.
Demonstrates an effective plan for essay layout; includes an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs which answer the question and a conclusion that goes beyond restating the theme.
Demonstrates a satisfactory plan for essay layout; includes an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs which answer the question and has a conclusion that restates the question.
The essay is poorly organized and lacks in focus of the topic or question.
Fails to introduce or summarize the theme or problem
Graphic Organizer
Student thoroughly completes graphic organizer; pulling various observations from the documents and using information to relate back to the thesis
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
0
TASK
Thoroughly addresses all aspects of TASK by accurately analyzing and interpreting __5__ or more total sources (all outside sources)
Addresses all aspects of the TASK by accurately analyzing, interpreting, and using at least 4 total sources that were presented on the DBQ.
Addresses most aspects/all aspects of the TASK while utilizing/citing information from the documents in a limited way. Use of (3) three total sources.
Attempts to address some aspects of the TASK, making limited use of the documents provided. (2-1) two-one total sources were used.
Shows limited to no understanding of the TASK with vague references to the sources
Primary Sources
Information clearly relates to the main …show more content…
Incorporates facts/supporting details in body paragraphs but use may be more descriptive than analytical.
Information clearly relates to the main topic, but the writer uses only some facts in the body paragraphs of their essay in a descriptive manner.
Information includes few facts in body paragraphs and just mentions or relates to the topic.
Includes little to no accurate information from the documents
Organization
Demonstrates a logical, clear plan for essay layout; includes an introduction, body paragraphs which answer the question and a conclusion which goes beyond restating the theme.
Demonstrates an effective plan for essay layout; includes an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs which answer the question and a conclusion that goes beyond restating the theme.
Demonstrates a satisfactory plan for essay layout; includes an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs which answer the question and has a conclusion that restates the question.
The essay is poorly organized and lacks in focus of the topic or question.
Fails to introduce or summarize the theme or problem
Graphic Organizer
Student thoroughly completes graphic organizer; pulling various observations from the documents and using information to relate back to the thesis