The ideas included are original, not taken directly from the information given; the article is persuasive, does not simply state facts.

Most of the ideas are original, but there are a few taken directly from the information given; most of the article is persuasive, but there are sections that state only facts. 

Some of the ideas are original, but most are taken directly from the information given; some of the article is persuasive, but most states only the facts.

Few or none of the ideas are original; the article simply restates the facts but does not provide an argument.

There is information from all four roles included in the article; all four people contribute equally.

There is information from three of the roles included in the article; all four people participate equally.

There is information from two of the roles included in the article; two to three people participate.

There is information from one of the roles in the article; only one person participates.

All of the facts are correct; the argument is logical and understandable.

Most of the facts are correct, but there are a few mistakes; most of the argument is logical and understandable, but parts of it are confusing.

Some of the facts are correct, but there are a number of mistakes; the argument is logical at times, but not easy to follow.

Few to none of the facts are accurate; the argument is not at all structured, and very difficult to understand. 

There are no spelling or grammatical errors; the paper is typed, neat, and free of extra marks.

There are a few spelling or grammatical errors; the paper is typed, and mostly neat.

There are numerous spelling or grammatical errors; the paper is typed but messy.

There are lots of spelling and grammatical errors; the paper is not typed and is illegible.

The ideas included are original, not taken directly from the information given; covers all three countries; incorporates at least 6 technical aspects of PowerPoint (fonts, backgrounds, graphics, animation, color, pictures/clipart, charts/tables);

Most of the ideas are original, but there are a few taken directly from the information given; covers 2 to 3 countries; incorporates at least 4 technical aspects of PowerPoint;

Some of the ideas are original, but most are taken directly from the information given; covers 1 to 2 countries; incorporates at least 2 technical aspects of PowerPoint

Few or none of the ideas are original; covers only 1 country; incorporates at least 1 technical aspect of PowerPoint;

There is information from all four roles included in the presentation; all four people participate equally.

There is information from three of the roles included in the presentation; all four people participate equally.

There is information from two of the roles included in the presentation; two to three people participate.

There is information from one of the roles in the presentation; only one person participates.

All of the facts are correct; the countries are presented in a non-biased way; and all countries are equally represented.

Most of the facts are correct, but there are a few mistakes; the countries are presented in a non-biased way; and one of the countries is not as represented as the other two.

Some of the facts are correct, but there are a number of mistakes; there is some bias present in the presentation; and one of the countries is not as represented as the other two.

Few to none of the facts are accurate; the presentation is biased; and one country is represented more than the other two.

There are no spelling or grammatical errors; all of the slides are readable; and the slides are in a correct and logical order.

There are a few spelling or grammatical errors; most of the slides are readable; and there are a few slides that are out of order.

There are numerous spelling or grammatical errors; some of the slides are readable; and some of the slides are out of order.

There are lots of spelling and grammatical errors; only a few of the slides are readable; and most of the slides are out of order.

The ideas included are original, not taken directly from the information given; the poster is very persuasive and does not just state the facts; and the poster is positive in nature.

Most of the ideas are original, but there are a few taken directly from the information given; persuasive and does not just state the facts; and the poster is positive in nature.

Some of the ideas are original, but most are taken directly from the information given; persuasive but only by stating the facts, there is no argument put forth; and the poster is positive in nature.

Few or none of the ideas are original; lacks persuasion and includes few to no facts; and the poster is negative in nature. (If poster is negative, student will get 0 points)

There is information from all four roles included on the poster; all four people participate equally.

There is information from three of the roles included on the poster; all four people participate equally.

There is information from two of the roles included on the poster; two to three people participate.

There is information from one of the roles on the poster; only one person participates.

All of the facts are correct; the poster applies to the conditions of the country.

Most of the facts are correct, but there are a few mistakes; the poster applies to the conditions of the country.

Some of the facts are correct, but there are a number of mistakes; the poster applies somewhat to the conditions of the country.

Few to none of the facts are accurate; the poster does not apply to the conditions of the country.

There are no spelling or grammatical errors; illustrations are appropriate and clear.

There are a few spelling or grammatical errors; illustrations are appropriate and clear.

There are numerous spelling or grammatical errors; illustrations are appropriate but distorted.

There are lots of spelling and grammatical errors; illustrations are inappropriate.