Evaluation
     

Performance and Content Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Accurate, specific and purposeful scientific facts and concepts are extended and expanded to fully explain the topic.

5

An organizational plan is established and consistently maintained

5

Scientific information that is relevant to the needs of the audience is used throughout the text.

5

Scientific vocabulary and language choices enhance the text

5

Diagrams, pictures, and other graphics are of quality and add to the overall effectiveness of the text.

5

There are no errors in the mechanics (spelling and grammar).

5

Bibliography in MLA format including only approved websites.

5

Include note taking forms

5  
 

Did the report include a discussion of the following:

historical perspective of the disease

10

cause of the disease

10

description of the disease symptoms

15

discussion of recent research

10

Explanation of how a person can lower the risk of transmission

10

Followed the guidelines for the presentation 5