| CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Research |
Group researched the subject and integrated 3 or more "tidbits" from their research into their newscast. |
Group researched the subject and integrated 2 "tidbits" from their research into their newscast. |
Group researched the subject and integrated 1 "tidbit" from their research into their newscast. |
Either no research was done or it was not clear that the group used it in the newscast. |
| Accuracy of Facts |
All supportive facts are reported accurately (3 of 3). |
Almost all facts are reported accurately (2 of 3). |
One fact is reported accurately. |
No facts are reported accurately OR no facts were reported. |
| Graphics |
Graphics include some original material and are clearly related to the material being preesented. |
Graphics are clearly related to the material being preesented, but none are original. |
Graphics include some original material but are only somewhat related to the material being preesented. |
Graphics are not related to the material being presented. |
| Point of View - Purpose |
Newscast establishes a purpose at the beginning and maintains that focus throughout! Cohesive newscast. |
Establishes a purpose at the beginning, but occasionally wanders from that focus. |
The purpose is somewhat clear but many apects of the newscast seem only slightly related. |
It was difficult to figure out the purpose of the newscast. |
| Group Work |
The group functioned exceptionally well. All members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task! |
The group functioned pretty well. Most members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task! |
The group functioned fairly well but was dominated by one or two members. The group (all members) was almost always on task! |
Some members of the group were often off task AND/OR were overtly disrespectful to others in the group AND/OR were typically disregarded by other group members. |