Evaluation

Objective Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary
Writing:
Grammar
Spelling
Content
Formatting
Completeness
3 6 9 12
Creativity:
Novelty
1 2 3 4
Analysis:
Data gathering
Ability to make inferences
2 4 6 8
Resources:
Properly cited
1 2 3 4

Indiana Academic Standards/English & Language Arts:

7.4.5: Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research

7.4.6: Give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a consistent format for citations

7.4.7: Use a computer to create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs

7.5.2: Write responses to literature that:
    develop interpretations that show careful reading, understanding and insight 
    organize interpretations around several clear ideas, premises, or images from 
    literary work justify interpretations through sustained use of examples and 
    evidence from test.

Archdiocese Religion Standards for Junior High:

Achievement Standard 10: Acknowledge and affirm the dignity of the human person and community.

Achievement Standard 12: Know, critique and apply social justice principles to personal and societal situations.

NETS (National Educational Technology Standards):

3.1: Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance
    learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

5.1: Technology research tools: Students use technology to locate, evaluate,
    and collect information from a variety of sources.

5.2: Technology research tools: Students use technology tools to process
    data and report results.