CATEGORY
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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.