Define
Pass Merit Distinction
There is some evidence of planning . A limited degree of commitment is shown . A project question is identified . Limited thought has gone into the choice of question .
Planning is reasonable . A reasonable degree of commitment shown . The project question is reasonably clear . The choice of question has been made reasonably .
A well-planned project . A strong degree of commitment is shown . The project question has been thought about carefully and refined over time .
Research and Review
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The range of research sources used is limited ( up to 3 ). Information from these sources is collected and summarized . The relevance of source material to the project question is limited . There is a limited attempt to reference sources . If data is used , there is limited explanation of the method of collection and the range of data is limited . If a creative project is done , there is limited consideration of choice of techniques .
The range of research sources used is reasonable ( 4 – 6 ). There is a reasonable attempt to explain source material . Source material is reasonably relevant to the project question . There is a reasonable attempt to reference sources . Some consideration is given to source reliability . If data is used , there is reasonable explanation of the method of collection and the range of data is reasonable . If a creative project is done , there is reasonable consideration of choice of techniques .
The range of research sources used is good ( 7- 9 ). There is a good attempt to explain source material . Source material is clearly relevant to the project question . Sources are well-referenced . Thoughtful consideration is given to source reliability . If data is used , there is good explanation of the method of collection and the range of data is good . If a creative project is done , there is careful consideration of choice of techniques .
Discuss and Develop
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There is a limited attempt to respond to the project question . The response is largely descriptive with limited discussion of alternative answers or possible creative solutions . There is limited drawing of conclusions . The level of written communication tends to be basic .
There is a reasonable attempt to respond to the project question . There is reasonable discussion of alternative answers or possible creative solutions . Reasonable conclusions are drawn . There is a reasonable level of written communication .
There is a thoughtful attempt to respond to the project question . There is clear and careful discussion of alternative answers or possible creative solutions . Conclusions are drawn clearly and carefully . The quality of written communication is good .
Reflect
Pass Merit Distinction
There are limited reflections on the project process with basic comments about lessons learned from the project process and possible alterations .
There are reasonable reflections on the project process with reasonable comments about lessons learned from the project process and possible alterations .
There are thoughtful reflections on the project process with perceptive comments about lessons learned from the project process and possible alterations .
Present
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There is a limited communication of ideas . Communication with the audience is of limited effectiveness . Answers to questions show limited understanding .
There is reasonable communication of ideas . Communication with the audience is reasonably effective . Answers to questions show a reasonable level of understanding .
There is good communication of ideas . Communication with the audience is of clearly effective . Answers to questions show good understanding .
Grading
Pass Merit Distinction