The Brochure Project Grading Plan

The project grade given to the team as a whole, is broken down into four categories (visual appeal, content, grammar/selling, organization).  Each individual will also be evaluated by his/her group members on teamwork and cooperation. 

Visual appeal of brochure and creativity (15% of grade)

• Graphics are used that illustrate a point effectively and do not distract the reader.
• The text is legible.
• The brochure looks professional and is not gaudy.

Content (40% of grade)

• The information about the topic is accurate.
• The information about the topic is appropriate to the purpose of the assignment.
• The information about the topic is complete (for the purpose of the assignment).

Grammar/Spelling (10% of grade)

• Words are spelled accurately.
• Proper rules of grammar are utilized. 

Organization and Effectiveness of the Message (20% of grade)

• It is written so the general public can understand it (6th grade level)
• The layout is set up so that it flows well.
• It is not confusing.
• The message is delivered effectively to the general public. 

Team Cooperation (15% of grade is assigned separately to each individual)

• Each group member will fill out one rubric for each group member (including self).  These will be used to give the team cooperation grade. 
• Rubric is attached here. 

(Note:  Projects turned in late may suffer from a deduction in points.  Please turn your work in on time.)