Includes some persuasive information with few citations and few facts about this explorer. Includes persuasive information with most sources properly cited. Includes enough elaboration to give readers a clear picture of the strengths of this explorer as identified in the rubric. Covers topic convincingly and in depth. Includes properly cited sources.
Rubric usage is very apparent throughout.
Information makes direct connection between strengths and explorer as namesake. Includes advanced features. Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation, errors, etc. Includes 3-4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc. Includes 2-3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.