Earthquakes Research Project                                

Name: _________________ Teacher: Kreuziger
Date: Class: Earth Science
Description: Students will research and present on a significant earthquake of their choice.
4 3 2 1 Score
Information Gathering Research is from MULTIPLE sources and CITED properly. Research from MULTIPLE sources but is not cited properly, or at all. Research gathered from only a FEW sources. Research not gathered from enough sources.
Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling Punctuation and capitalization are CORRECT. There is ONE or TWO errors in punctuation/capitalization. There are THREE to FOUR errors in punctuation/capitalization. There are FIVE or MORE errors in punctuation/capitalization which interfere with proper communication of research.
Organization and Visuals Presentation is in a LOGICAL, INTERESTING sequence which the audience can follow. Visuals and graphics are used to REINFORCE topic. Presentation is in a LOGICAL sequence which can be easily followed. Visuals RELATE to topic. Presentation is hard to follow because presenter JUMPS around. Visuals are RARELY used to support text and topic. Presentation CAN NOT be understood because information is NOT ORGANIZED properly. Student included NO visuals.
Delivery Student used a clear voice, proper projection volume and pronunciation of terms. Student's voice is clear but mispronounces some words. Student mispronounces terms and audience is having a hard time hearing the presentation. Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and can not be heard from the back of the classroom. Lack of practice and preparation is evident.
Content Knowledge Student demonstrates full knowledge about earthquake of choice (more than required) with full explanations and elaboration. Student is at ease with content, does what is required about earthquake but fails to elaborate further. Student seems uncomfortable with information about their earthquake and can only answer basic questions. Student does not have proper knowledge on their earthquake event and can not answer questions about the event.