Quality Publications: You Be the Judge.: Evaluation

Evaluation

	Beginning/Novice 1	Developing/Growing 2	Accomplished/Solid 3	Exemplary 4
Five Key Components	Unclear if all three components relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are lacking; components do not attempt to apply to the creation of a periodical.	All three components somewhat relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are present; components attempt to apply to the creation of a periodical.	All three components strongly relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are reasonable; components mostly apply to the creation of a periodical.	All three components relate directly and cohesively to the original concepts. Explanations for each component communicate clear and logical reasoning; components concretely apply to the creation of a periodical.
Component Rubric	Rubric attempts a range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for at least three of the five components. There are 1-3 tiers of achievement with little difference in the levels of a publication's achievement.	Rubric contains a developing range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for at least four of the five components. There are 2-3 tiers of achievement with basic differences in the levels of a publication's achievement.	Rubric contains a solid range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for each of the five components. There are 3 tiers of achievement with distinctions that differentiate the levels of a publication's achievement.	Rubric contains a developed and logical range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for each of the five components. There are 3 tiers of achievement with concise and clear distinctions that differentiate the levels of a publication's achievement.
Argumentative Essay	Essay is unclear when arguing for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument neglects what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing," not always within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is not grammatically sound and logically ordered.	Essay attempts to argue for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument glances at what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing," only somewhat within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is somewhat grammatically sound and logically ordered.	Essay argues for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument outlines what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing" mostly within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is, for the most part, grammatically sound and logically ordered.	Essay argues convincingly for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument logically outlines what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing" completely within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is grammatically sound and logically ordered.

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Score

Five Key Components

Unclear if all three components relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are lacking; components do not attempt to apply to the creation of a periodical.

All three components somewhat relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are present; components attempt to apply to the creation of a periodical.

All three components strongly relate to the original concepts. Explanations for each component are reasonable; components mostly apply to the creation of a periodical.

All three components relate directly and cohesively to the original concepts. Explanations for each component communicate clear and logical reasoning; components concretely apply to the creation of a periodical.

Component Rubric

Rubric attempts a range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for at least three of the five components. There are 1-3 tiers of achievement with little difference in the levels of a publication's achievement.

Rubric contains a developing range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for at least four of the five components. There are 2-3 tiers of achievement with basic differences in the levels of a publication's achievement.

Rubric contains a solid range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for each of the five components. There are 3 tiers of achievement with distinctions that differentiate the levels of a publication's achievement.

Rubric contains a developed and logical range of magazine quality, from poor to excellent, for each of the five components. There are 3 tiers of achievement with concise and clear distinctions that differentiate the levels of a publication's achievement.

Argumentative Essay

Essay is unclear when arguing for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument neglects what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing," not always within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is not grammatically sound and logically ordered.

Essay attempts to argue for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument glances at what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing," only somewhat within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is somewhat grammatically sound and logically ordered.

Essay argues for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument outlines what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing" mostly within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is, for the most part, grammatically sound and logically ordered.

Essay argues convincingly for or against awarding the selected publication. Argument logically outlines what makes the publication "quality," "compelling," and "aesthetically-pleasing" completely within the three qualities laid out in the rubric. Paper is grammatically sound and logically ordered.