4 (Superior)	3 (Proficient)	2 (Developing)	1 (Incomplete)
GROUP WORK	All group members worked cooperatively and consistently to complete the assignment.  Participation was equal.	All group members worked consistently to complete the assignment.  Participation was equal.	Group members worked, but participation was inconsistent or unequal.	Some or all group members did not complete the work assigned, and little cooperation was evident.
RESEARCH SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY	A variety of relevant sources was used to complete the project.  All sources are cited properly in MLA format.	A number of sources were used, most them relevant to the project.  All sources are cited properly in MLA format.	Sources were used, though some did not fully support the work being done.  Possible problems with MLA format.	Very few or no sources were used.  MLA format is used incorrectly or not at all.
CONTENT	The information contained in the handbook is clear, helpful, and thorough.  Strong examples are used to illustrate the group’s points.  All graphics are purposefully placed and support the content well.	The information is clear and helpful.  Good examples are used.  Most graphics work well to support the content.	The information is somewhat unclear.  Examples are used, though some don’t illustrate the points as well as they could.  Some graphics work well to support the content.	Little helpful information is included.  Few or no examples are used.  Few or no graphics are used.
ORGANIZATION/FORMAT	The handbook is organized very clearly, making it easy to follow.  All required elements are included in the handbook.	Organization is clear, making it easy to follow.  All required elements are included in the handbook.	Organization is somewhat unclear, making it somewhat difficult to follow.  Some required elements are incomplete.	Organization is very unclear or nonexistent, making it very difficult to follow.  Many required elements are missing.