Bulletin Board Illustrations Rubrics

1 contains few of the characteristics of level 4, or is not effective in attracting attention. 2 contains some of the characteristics of level 4 3 contains most of the characteristics of level 4 4 - social scientists name appears in a large title - visually balanced - either 3-D or not restricted to rectangular shape of poster board sheet - different textures - word processed - your name is on the front of the poste ont large enough to read from 1.5 m away - correct spelling and grammar - information is chunked and fewer than 400 words - language level is appropriate for this class - use of labelled diagrams, graphs, etc. clear and concise description of his/ her discoveries in your own words, with language that is easily understandable - all key terms are included and explained - list the legacy of his/ her work and its impact on his/ her field

Attractiveness

Readable

poster is difficult to read or has many spelling and grammar mistakes - font is too small to read from 1.5 m away

contains some of the characteristics of level 4

contains most of the characteristics of level 4

minimal information is given

contains some of the characteristics of level 4

Major contributions

description of discoveries is not clear or concise OR -most, but not all key terms explained OR - legacy is not mentioned

Writing Rubrics

Letter Formation

Each letter is formed correctly. There are no extra visible marks or smudges on the paper.

Neatness

All but 1 letter are formed correctly. There are 1-2 visible marks or smudges on the paper.

80% of the letters are formed correctly. There are 3-5 visible marks or smudges on the paper.

50% of the letters are formed correctly There are more than 5 visible marks or smudges on the paper.