CAR PROJECT RUBRIC
Topic
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Paper Length
1/2 page double spaced
1 page double spaced
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 page double spaced
2 pages +
Paper
Incomplete sentences
Incorrect spelling
Incorrect grammar
Incorrect punctuation
Complete sentences
Incorrect spelling 
Incorrect grammar
Incorrect punctuation
Complete sentences
Incorrect spelling
Correct grammar 
Correct punctuation
Complete sentences
Correct spelling
Correct grammar
Correct punctuation
Aesthetics
Untidy work
No picture
Somewhat Neatly done
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Neatly done
Picture of car
Very Neatly done 
Picture of car
Title
No title, but Name
  Title
Title without name
Title with name

There are 12 points possible.  If you go beyond what is asked for, you will be awarded extra points for exceptional work.  If you want to discuss your grade, Mr. Shields is available during lunch or work times in class.
The paper is to be a personal narrative of your experiences while "buying" your car.  The first part of it should explain the project and your situation.  Tell how much money you had to work with and how you were able to get it. You should explain what you liked, didn't like, enjoyed, or just about lost your mind over.  Tell what types of things surprised you.  Tell the things that you really enjoyed and what things were difficult for you.  What did you learn that you would use when you purchase your own first automobile? What life skills did you learn?  The paper should be such that someone who came to visit our school and had no idea about the project could read and then have an understanding of what this project is all about.

last update 1/6/2k4