Final Project Rubric

South Africa Name:__________________
Final Project

Theme:

5 points

A=Strongly connected to a quotation or central question/topic studied in the unit
B=Clearly connected to a quotation or central question/topic studied in the unit
C=Vaguely connected to a quotation or central question/topic studied in the unit
D=Not clearly connected to a quotation or central question/topic studied in the unit

Ideas and Content

40 points

A=Strong depth of thought and considerable effort shown through project and attached writing.
Project is creative and wows me! Completely connects with what we have been studying in class!
B=Clear depth of thought and considerable effort shown through project and attached writing.
Project is fairly creative and impressive.
Deals with clear issues surrounding Apartheid. Some depth of thought and some effort shown through project and attached writing.
C=Project demonstrates knowledge but does not go above and beyond.
Deals with vague issue surrounding Apartheid. Little depth of thought and some effort shown through project and attached writing.
D=Project demonstrates some knowledge but does not go above and beyond.
Apartheid connection is not clear or simplistic.

Class Connection

20 points

A=Includes at least three specific references to works we have studied in class.
The connection made is deep and thorough.
B=Includes clear references to works we have studied in class.
Connection is clear but may be missing 3 specific works or explanation.
C=Includes references to works studied in class.
Connections are vague.
D=Includes no references to works studied in class or includes references that are not connected.

Aesthetics

10 points

A=Beautiful at all times. (Typed or calligraphy where appropriate.)
Strong effort.
Conventions are correct throughout.
B=Overall beautiful, but lacking neatness in places.
Good effort.
Conventions are mostly correct.
C=Attractive project but lacking in places.
Fair effort.
Convention problems.
D=Project needs more care.
Some effort shown, but needs more.
Convention problems.


Final Grade:_____/75