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Individual Research Process Rubric

Essential Question
How are we different from others?

Unit Questions
How is trade important to our community?
How does physical geography affect the economics of our region?

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Conducting Research
Research	I use a variety of research methods to gather information from several sources. I use note-taking skills, and I interpret material in my own words.	I use some research methods to gather information from a few sources. I use note-taking skills, and I interpret some of the material in my own words.	I just use one research method to gather information from one source. I use some note-taking skills, but I have trouble interpreting the material and writing using my own words.	I need to be given a resource for research. I have trouble using note-taking skills, and I copy the material directly from the source.
Data Collection and Analysis	My quick fact log compares several cities. I can clearly explain all of the differences among cities.	My quick fact log compares some cities. I can explain the major differences among cities.	My quick fact log shows information for two or three cities. I have trouble explaining differences among cities.	My quick fact log shows information for one city. I cannot compare information about cities.
Knowledge	I can accurately answer all questions related to information I need for the brochure.	I can accurately answer most questions related to information I need for the brochure.	I can accurately answer some questions related to the information I need for the brochure.	I have little knowledge about the information I need for the brochure.
Time Management	I routinely used my research time productively by planning carefully and using resources efficiently.	I usually used my research time productively.	I sometimes did not use my research time productively. I was sometimes distracted by other tasks and sometimes wasted time looking for materials or resources.	I rarely used my research time productively.
Organization of Materials	My notes and information were kept in a folder and were neat and organized.	My notes and information were kept in a folder and were somewhat neat and organized.	My notes and information were kept in a folder, but they were not neat and organized.	My notes and information were not all kept in a folder, and the notes were disorganized or lost.

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