Harlem Renaissance Research Project Part I: The Paper

Criterion Points Possible Points Earned

Research: Is it from reputable sources? Is it paraphrased well?

Is it cited correctly? 10 __________

Organization and Design: Does the introduction grab attention?

Is it based around a central idea? Does each paragraph relate to and
logically follow the paragraph before? Is all the information is
presented in a thoughtful and orderly way? Are there any sudden
transitions? 20 __________

Interest: Is it full of interesting information? Do I want to

keep reading? Does it otherwise stand out? 10 __________

Writing Quality: The writing has all the components of strong

writing (thoughtful word choice, strong voice, good use of
rhetorical/literary devices, etc.) 10 __________

Grammar/Mechanics: Are there any grammar/mechanical

Issues? Are there any formatting issues? 10 __________

The Intangibles: Does it work? 20 __________

Total 80 __________

 Harlem Renaissance Research Project Part II: The Presentation

Criterion Points Possible Points Earned

Visual (20 points)

The visual component is clear, contains key information,

and contains the elements of engaging presentations. 20 __________

Content (25 points)

Organization: The presentation is clearly organized in a

thoughtful way. 10 __________

Interest: You chose the most interesting information about

your topic. 10 __________

Wording: The presentation is thoughtful in its wording and

language usage 5 __________

Performance (25 points)

Fluidity: Your performance is fluid, engaging, and meets

the performance expectations. You look at the audience and
not your slides. 10 __________

Wow Factor: Your performance stands out in some sort of way

You do something to engage the audience. 10 __________

Practice: Your performance is clearly well practiced. 10 __________

Total 70 __________