Little to No Effort

Mediocre Attempt

Excellent Attempt

Part I: Definition

Definitions are unclear.  They are obviously copied from a source. No understanding is shown.  Notes are not available or unclear.

Understanding is unclear. Student definition is lacking specifics or meaning.  Definitions and understanding is unclear or confusing. Notes are confusing.

Definitions make sense and are meaningful to student.  Student can understand and articulate definitions to others.  Notes are clear and helpful.

Part II: Understanding in students’ own lives

Information sources are not given.  Specific details are not shown or mentioned. Student has no understanding of plagiarism rules for specific schools, nor do they show any information as to how teachers can discover plagiarism. Notes are unclear or unavailable.

Information sources are not clear.  Specific details are alluded to but not clear. Student has little understanding of plagiarism rules for specific schools. Student shows little understanding on how plagiarism can be discovered by teachers. Notes are unclear.

Information sources are clear and specific. Specific details are included, along with specific discussion on what schools will do. Student shows clear and specific understanding on how plagiarism can be discovered by teachers. Notes are clear and helpful.

Part III: Real life Plagiarism Cases

Information sources are not given. Student has no understanding of real life plagiarism cases, nor can articulate significance of cases. Notes are unclear or unavailable.

Information sources are unclear.  Student has little understanding of real life plagiarism cases.  Student knows little of specifics of cases examined.  Notes are unclear.

Information sources are clear and specific.  Student can discuss and have examined three specific cases and can illustrate a significant understanding of importance of each case. Notes are clear and helpful.

Part IV: Presentation Materials

Presentation/Brochure does not meet requirements.  Slides/panels are missing.  Student does not have complete work, either as a group or individually.

Presentation does not have all components.  Presentations are unclear or confusing.  Parts may be missing.

Excellent presentation with all materials present.  Students have completed all pieces of work, including self-checklist for plagiarism as well as evaluations.