Research Rubric—Elementary

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

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Generating a Question	I pose a thoughtful, creative question that interests and challenges me.	I pose a focused question that interests and challenges me.	I pose a question that is easy to answer.	I rely on the teacher to pose my question.
Selecting, Sorting, and Evaluating Information	I collect, sort, and evaluate relevant, balanced, reliable information on my own.	I collect and sort relevant information on my own.	I collect and sort some information, but I am not sure if it is accurate or useful.	I go from source to source and have trouble determining what will be the most helpful.
Organizing Information	I organize my ideas and important supporting information related to my question.	I organize information related to my question and look for missing information.	I try to organize the information I find, but I make some mistakes. I have difficulty staying focused on information that will answer my question.	I lose track of the most important information.
Analyzing Information	I carefully analyze the information and draw logical, well-reasoned conclusions supported by the evidence I collected.	I analyze the information and draw logical conclusions supported by the evidence I collected.	My analysis could be deeper. My conclusion could be supported by stronger evidence.	I restate the information in my conclusion. My conclusion is not supported by evidence.
Synthesizing Information	My information is logically and creatively organized with smooth transitions.	My information is logically organized, and I make good connections among the ideas.	My information could be better organized.	My information is not logically or effectively organized.
Creating a Product	I create an original product that clearly answers my question with accuracy, detail, and understanding.	I create a product that answers my question with detail and accuracy.	I create a product that offers some insight but only partially answers my question.	I create a product that is missing details and is not completely accurate.