Evaluation

Exceeds Standards

9-10 points

Meets
Standards

7-8 points

Approaching Standards

4-6 points

Below
Standards

0-3 points

 

 Opening Paragraph

 

Thoroughly explains the purpose of the report and how information was gathered. Includes a clear, strong statement of recommended site. Surpasses minimum length requirement. States purpose of the report and how information was gathered. Includes a clear statement of the author's recommended site. Meets minimum length requirements.
States purpose of the report or how information was gathered. Includes a statement of the author's recommended site. Approaches or meets minimum length requirements.
Purpose of the report and/or description of how information was gathered is missing, inaccurate or unclear. Falls below minimum length requirements.

 

Support for Recommended Site


 

Includes  6+ pieces of evidence (at least one for each criteria) that support the recommendation. Evidence may include facts, statistics, examples, or real-life experiences. Includes 6 pieces of evidence (at least one for each criteria) that support the recommendation. Evidence may include facts, statistics, examples, or real-life experiences.
Includes 3-5 pieces of evidence that support the recommendation, but misses some of the criteria.
Includes little or no evidence to support the recommendation. Did not review all the required criteria.

 

Reasons for Not Recommending Other Sites

 

All 3 remaining sites are reviewed with evidence or examples which are specific and relevant, and clearly explain why the those options were not chosen.
All 3 remaining sites are reviewed with evidence or examples, most of which are specific and relevant. Explanations are given why those options were not chosen.
At least one of the 3 remaining sites is not reviewed, OR the evidence and examples offered are not specific/relevant. Explanations are inadequate or unclear.
One or more of the 3 remaining sites is not reviewed. Lacks evidence/examples OR they are not specific/relevant. Explanations of why other options were not chosen are inadequate or missing.

 

Closing Paragraph/Audience

 

Clearly summarizes the results. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader (the client) and uses appropriate vocabulary. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers.
Summarizes results. Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader (the client) and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
Summarizes results, but not clearly or completely. Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader (the client) and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.
Does not summarize findings. It is not clear who the author is writing for.

 

Mechanics

 

No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Significant number spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors such that reading is difficult or hard to follow.