Information Summary Rubric

Attributes
Above Standard

At Standard Still a Goal Attribute Points Earned

(20-18) (18-14) (14-0)

General Information Gathered information is accurate and extensive. It includes the basics of the topic and an in-depth study of the topic. Gathered information enables the students to define a topic to begin laboratory study. Gathered information is accurate and extensive. It includes the basics of the topic and an in-depth study has begun. Gathered information enables the students to define a topic to begin laboratory study. Gathered information is not accurate or complete. Much research is needed before a topic can be defined and studied through laboratory study. /20

(5-4.5) (4.5-3.5) (3.5-0)

Expert Connections Students have defined high-level questions to submit for answers. Students have demonstrated the meaning of the material by correctly elaborating, extending and explaining the information incorporating it into their topic study. Students have defined high-level questions to submit for answers. Students have demonstrated the meaning of the material by correctly incorporating it into their topic study. Students haven't made contact or have simply listed answers without incorporating the information into their topic study. /5

(5-4.5) (4.5-3.5) (3.5-0)

Normal School Connection Students have incorporated the suggestions of Normal students to clarify their Information Summary by elaborating and extending the suggestions and have provided the same feedback to the information search for the students from Normal. The feedback has been thoughtful, accurate and meaningful. Students have incorporated the suggestions of Normal students to clarify their Information Summary and have provided the same feedback to the information search for the students from Normal. The feedback has been thoughtful, accurate and meaningful. Students have not incorporated suggestions or students have not provided feedback to the Normal students. /5

(10-9) (9-7) (7-0)

Web Page Posted web pages are clear, include the Information Summary, and are organized in a way that enhances the reader's ability to understand the information in the summary. Posted web pages are clear, include the Information Summary, and allow the reader to understand the information in the summary. Web pages are not posted, are not clear, or are not complete. /10

Total Information Summary Points Earned /40

Attributes	Above Standard	At Standard	Still a Goal	Attribute Points Earned
	(20-18)	(18-14)	(14-0)
General Information	Gathered information is accurate and extensive. It includes the basics of the topic and an in-depth study of the topic. Gathered information enables the students to define a topic to begin laboratory study.	Gathered information is accurate and extensive. It includes the basics of the topic and an in-depth study has begun. Gathered information enables the students to define a topic to begin laboratory study.	Gathered information is not accurate or complete. Much research is needed before a topic can be defined and studied through laboratory study.	/20
	(5-4.5)	(4.5-3.5)	(3.5-0)
Expert Connections	Students have defined high-level questions to submit for answers. Students have demonstrated the meaning of the material by correctly elaborating, extending and explaining the information incorporating it into their topic study.	Students have defined high-level questions to submit for answers. Students have demonstrated the meaning of the material by correctly incorporating it into their topic study.	Students haven't made contact or have simply listed answers without incorporating the information into their topic study.	/5
	(5-4.5)	(4.5-3.5)	(3.5-0)
Normal School Connection	Students have incorporated the suggestions of Normal students to clarify their Information Summary by elaborating and extending the suggestions and have provided the same feedback to the information search for the students from Normal. The feedback has been thoughtful, accurate and meaningful.	Students have incorporated the suggestions of Normal students to clarify their Information Summary and have provided the same feedback to the information search for the students from Normal. The feedback has been thoughtful, accurate and meaningful.	Students have not incorporated suggestions or students have not provided feedback to the Normal students.	/5
	(10-9)	(9-7)	(7-0)
Web Page	Posted web pages are clear, include the Information Summary, and are organized in a way that enhances the reader's ability to understand the information in the summary.	Posted web pages are clear, include the Information Summary, and allow the reader to understand the information in the summary.	Web pages are not posted, are not clear, or are not complete.	/10