Unit 6 | Lesson 4 | Handout 1

4 Points	The report shows good research based on at least three sources, only one of which is an encyclopedic. It contains an introduction and a conclusion. Knowledge of philanthropy concepts developed in class is demonstrated. Content about culture and geography of Australia, and the region in particular, are described with accuracy. A minimum of two examples support the main idea. Each sentence and paragraph flows smoothly with the appropriate transitions. Spelling and construction are appropriate with a minimum of ninety percent accuracy. Bibliography is presented and accurate with three diverse sources cited.
3 Points	The report is fairly well researched, but the introductory paragraph lacks descriptive words. Paragraphs are well written, but the transitions between paragraphs need improvement. Spelling and grammar is demonstrated with overall accuracy achieved at a 75% rate. Philanthropy themes are developed. Geography of Australia and culture are stated. Research is more than 50 % encyclopedic based. Facts are provided to support data. Bibliography provided with diverse sources used.
2 Points	The research is scanty. The report does not have a well-formed introductory paragraph and the conclusion does not support the main idea. There are not enough supporting facts for each. Transition between paragraphs is either absent or poorly formed. At least one philanthropy theme is explored and there is minimum geography and culture demonstrated. Bibliography is not complete and little diversity in sources shown. There are numerous spelling and grammatical errors.
1 Point	There is very little research. The paragraphs are poorly formed and there are no transitions between paragraphs. There is no bibliography. Spelling and grammatical errors make the report hard to understand.