Language

>5 incomplete sentences
confusing bulleted phrases

>8 spelling/grammar errors.

Multiple incomplete sentences
confusing bulleted phrases

Spelling/grammar errors. >4

Uses complete sentences or bulleted phrases

<4 spelling/grammar errors

Uses complete sentences or bulleted phrases

No spelling or grammar errors

Too few facts (<5)

No conservation method.

Facts do not support the chosen alternative energy.

Some basic facts.(5-9)

Energy conservation method

Facts not related to chosen alternative energy's selection.

Lots of good facts. (9-12)

Energy conservation method

Facts somewhat related to chosen alternative energy.

Many meaningful facts. (12 >)

Energy conservation method

Facts clearly support the chosen alternative energy.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout disorganized.

They distract from the appearance and message.

Some organized use of graphics, fonts, colors.
Layout not organized.

Colors/fonts confuse the project's appearance.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout organized.

They contribute positively
to the appearance and message.

Graphics, fonts, colors and layout very well organized.

They contribute effectively to the appearance and message.

Persuasive

Argument

Does not state chosen alternative energy.

Project does not make an effective argument.

States which alternative
energy was chosen.

Project makes a
vaguely pro argument.

States which alternative
energy was chosen.

Project makes a
pro argument.

States which alternative energy was chosen.

Project makes a persuasive argument. Actions oriented.

No bibliography provided.

No credit given for graphics.

Plagiarism?

Simple bibliography provided.

No credit given for graphics.

Plagiarism?

Good bibliography provided. Format needs work.
Credit given for most graphics.

Clearly original work

Appropriate bibliography in approved format.
Credit given for all graphics.

Clearly original work