Rubric+-+Pollution

This project is worth 150 points. Here is how the points are earned:

Advanced || B Proficient || C Basic || D Below Basic || -Wiki page is edited to reflect decision of the group -Work is accomplished on Wednesday, December 2 (20 points) || -Work is accomplished on Thursday, December 3 (10 points) || -Work is accomplished on Friday, December 4 (5 points) || -Work is not accomplished (0 points) || -Topic are listed on the wiki (20 points) || Individual Topics are selected by Friday, December 4 (10 points) ||  || Individual Topics not selected by end of day Friday, December 4 (0 points) || (Best practice) ||  ||   ||   || -One book from Juniata College -One article accessed through the Newspaper Source database -One article on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website (30 points) || 2 resources are listed on the Best Sources table on the wiki (15 points) || 1 resource is listed on the Best Sources table on the wiki (5 points) || No resources are listed on th Best Sourcs table (0 points) ||
 * || A
 * Pollution-related Book Evaluation - Participation || Active participation (10 points) ||  ||   || Little or no participation (0 points) ||
 * Research Focus Determined and Pollution Wiki Updated || -Research focus is discussed and decided through consensus
 * Topic selection || -Individual Topics within Class Research Focus are selected by Thursday, December 3
 * Writing/planning || Thesis is developed and written on wiki by Tuesday, December 8 (10 points) ||  ||   || Thesis is not developed by Tuesday, December 8 (0 points) ||
 * Notetaking || Notes are taken for each heading on Sample Page on wiki
 * Resources || One current article about pollutant in Pennsylvania is accessed and read through the Newspaper Source (Power Library) database. Additional articles are briefly reviewed in order to locate places where pollutant is "in the news" in Pennsyvania (10 points) || One current article about pollutant in Pennsylvania is accessed and read through the Newspaper Source (Power Library) database. (5 points) ||  || No article is accessed through the Newspaper Source database (0 points) ||
 * || At least 3 resources are listed in the Best Sources table on the wiki:
 * Cooperation in/with group || I am a team player! I help anyone who needs help (Best Practice) ||  ||   || I am not a team player (0 points) ||
 * Powerpoint || Content - All points on Sample Page or Learning Objectives are covered (30 points) ||  ||   || Not all points are covered (0 points) ||
 * || Mechanics - 6 x 6 rule is applied when photos/visuals are not sufficient to convey content (10 points) ||  ||   || 6 x 6 rule is not applied (0 points) ||
 * || Ethics - Information is cited throughout slideshow. Final slide lists all sources used. (10 points) ||  ||   || Information is not cited/sources not listed on last slide (0 points) ||
 * || Powerpoint (.ppt) is uploaded to Sharepoint (5 points) ||  ||   || No access to Powerpoint from Sharepoint (0 points) ||
 * Presentation || Presentation is given to class and questions are answered before Christmas break (5 points) ||  ||   || No presentation given (0 points) ||
 * Bonus || All information presented is summarized on one drawing (think water cycle-like or map-like) (15 points) ||  ||   ||   ||