Beginning

 < 10 points

Developing

10-13 Points

Accomplished

14-17 points

Exemplary

18-20 Points

Total

Score

History

Name of disorder, discovery, or current issue has been given.

Name of disorder or issue, who discovered or has been instrumental and the date or time frame of relevance has been given.

Name, date, and who have been given.  Some background information has been discussed.

Name, date, who discovered or has been instrumental has been given.  Background information has been explained clearly.

Genetics

Some reference is made to the connection between the topic and genetics – genes are discussed

Genetics connections are discussed but are either unclear, incomplete, or incorrect

Genetics connections are discussed correctly but are incomplete or not thoroughly explained.

Connections to genetics are clearly and completely explained;  inheritance rules are clearly explained.

Practical Concerns and Significance

Future of the disorder, discovery, or issue and/or population affected are discussed.

Current and future significance and population affected are discussed.

Both significance and populations affected are correctly discussed.  Information is mostly complete.

Continued genetic attention to the topic is clearly discussed.  How the issue affects world populations is clearly and correctly presented.

<10

10-12

12-14

14-15

Suggested and Interesting Information

An additional interesting fact and/or one suggestion for further reading is given.

One - two additional facts and suggestions for further reading are given.

Two - three additional facts and suggestions for further reading are clearly given.

Four or more additional facts and suggestions for further reading are clearly and correctly given.

Graphics and

Presentation of information

Disorganized.

No graphics.

Work is sloppy and/ or in pencil.

Mostly organized.

Limited graphics and/or work is sloppy or in pencil.

 Graphics add to  understanding of the work.  Work is clear, organized, and

not done in pencil.

Neatly done, organized, and well thought out; above and beyond effort.

Aesthetically pleasing.

<5

5-7

7-9

9-10

Grammar/

spelling and sources

Many spelling and grammar errors.  Work is difficult to understand.

One or less sources are given or sources are not in bibliography format.

Some spelling and/or grammar  errors are present or work is unclear.

At least two sources are given and/or sources are not listed in bibliography format.

Easily understood by all.  Spelling and grammar are mostly correct.

At least four web sites or books are given in bibliography format.

Work is well written, no grammar or spelling errors.

At least 6 web sites or books are presented in bibliography.  Format is correct.