Word Processing Projects Rubric

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

3

Excellent

2

Good

1

Okay

0

Did not finish

Research

I used at least five books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used three or four books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used one or two books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I did not use any books or Web sites to gather information for my project.

Planning

I used a graphic organizer, note cards, or a sketch to decide how to arrange my project.

I took at least four or five notes or used part of a graphic organizer to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I made two or three notes to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I did not write down anything beforehand. I just started typing my project.

Content

I included all of these in my project:  An introduction, three paragraphs, and a conclusion.

I included at least two of these in my project:  An introduction, three paragraphs, and a conclusion.

I included at least one of these in my project:  An introduction, three paragraphs, and a conclusion.

I did not finish any of these for my project:  An introduction, three paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Grammar and Spelling

I did not have any grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had one or two grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had three or four grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had more than five grammar or spelling errors in my project.

Graphics

I included three pieces of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I included two pieces of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I included one piece of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I did not include any clip-art or Word-art, OR, the clip-art I included isn't appropriate for my topic.

Text

I changed all of these things and they were appropriate for my project:  Font color, style, and size.

I changed two of these things and they were appropriate for my project:  Font color, style, and size.

I changed my font sizes, styles, or colors, but they weren't appropriate.

I didn't change my font size, style, or color.

Layout

I arranged my text and graphics so that they are very attractive and easy to read.

I arranged my text and graphics so they're fairly easy to read attractive.

I tried to arrange my text and graphics, but my project is still hard to follow or doesn't look quite right.

I didn't bother to arrange my text and graphics in any particular order.

Documentation

I have included all of these things:  Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.

I have included four or five of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I have included three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I included less than three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

QCC Standard

I have listed all of these: QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed two of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed one of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I didn't list any of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

Teamwork (if applicable)

My partner(s) and I shared the work and didn't argue about anything.

My partner(s) and I shared some of the work, but we had a little trouble making decisions together.

One of us did all the work, OR, we had a hard time making decisions together.

My partner(s) and I didn't share the work, OR, we had a lot of arguments.