Diehl - AP Language & Composition

Unit 3 Infographic Rubric

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CATEGORY
Argument

Topic and claim are made completely

clear by the visual presentation of the
information.
The argument does one of the
following:
makes a claim about fact thats
controversial or surprising
corrects an error of fact
challenges societal myths

Topic and claim are mostly clear by

observing the visual presentation of
the information. Some explanation
may be necessary. The argument
does one of the following:
makes a claim about fact thats
controversial or surprising
corrects an error of fact
challenges societal myths

Topic and claim are not made clear

by the visual presentation of the
information. Extensive explanation is
needed. The argument does not do
one of the following:
makes a claim about fact thats
controversial or surprising
corrects an error of fact
challenges societal myths

Content

Covers topic in-depth with details

and examples. Subject knowledge is
excellent.
All graphics are related to the topic
and make it easier to understand.

Topic and claim are not made clear

by the visual presentation of the
information. Explanation does little
to clarify or make sense the visual
message. The argument does not do
one of the following:
makes a claim about fact thats
controversial or surprising
corrects an error of fact
challenges societal myths
Content is minimal OR there are
several factual errors.

Graphics

Research

Includes essential knowledge about

the topic. Subject knowledge appears
to be good.
All graphics are related to the topic
and most make it easier to
understand.
5 sources are clearly documented
4 sources are clearly documented
and credible. Research &
and credible. Research &
comprehension is clearly displayed in comprehension is clearly displayed in
the graphic and written explanation. only the graphic or written
explanation

Written
Explanation

Meets all of the following criteria:

1. States the topic and argument.
2. Explains why you chose the topic.
3. Outlines your visual approach.

Mechanics
(Graphic &
Written
Explanation)

One or no misspelling and/or

grammar errors.

Meets all of the following criteria:

1. States the topic and argument.
2. Explains why you chose the topic.
3. Outlines your visual approach.
.
Two or fewer misspellings and/or
mechanical errors.

Includes essential information about

the topic but there are 1-2 factual
errors.
All graphics relate to the topic.

Graphics do not relate to the topic.

3 sources are documented. Or there

are 4 or more sources documented,
but the presentation is unclear or
poorly formatted, or credibility is
questionable.

2 or fewer resources are

documented. OR 3 or more
resources documented with poor
formatting, or unclear. OR Resources
are not credible.

Research & comprehension is only

partially evident in the assignment.

Research & comprehension is not

evident in the assignment.

Meets all of the following criteria:

1. States the topic and argument.
2. Explains why you chose the topic.
3. Outlines your visual approach.

Meets all of the following criteria:

1. States the topic and argument.
2. Explains why you chose the topic.
3. Outlines your visual approach.

Three misspellings and/or

grammatical errors.

Four or more spelling or grammar

errors.

Diehl - AP Language & Composition

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Unit 3 Infographic Rubric

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