3 - My topic identifies an environmental problem caused by human activity

2 - My topic vaguely identifies an environmental problem caused by human activity

1 - My topic does not identify an environmental problem caused by human activity

5 - My claim clearly and concisely outlines my main argument and draws a conclusion on how humans are impacting my topic

3 - My claim weakly outlines my main argument and/or has a weak conclusion on how humans are impacting my topic

1 - My claim does not outline my main argument and/or does not draw a conclusion on how humans are impacting my topic

5 - Yes, I used data to identify patterns regarding my topic and draw conclusions.

3 - Yes, I used data to identify patterns but did not draw conclusions

1 - No, I did not use data to identify patterns or draw conclusions

5 - Yes, I connected the data to explain and support my claim

3 - Yes, I weakly connected the data to explain and support my claim

1 - No, I did not connect the data to explain and support my claim

5 - Yes, I recommended a solution to the problem and addressed the advantages and disadvantages

3 - Yes, I recommended a solution to the problem, but did not address the advantages and disadvantages

1 - No, I did not offer a solution to the problem

5 - Yes, I used at least 3 credible and reliable sources from various types of media

3 - Yes, I used less than 3 credible and reliable sources or I did not use various types of media

1 - No, I did not use at least 3 credible and reliable sources from various types of media

5 - Yes, I cited my sources in MLA or APA format and avoided plagiarism

3 - I did not cite my sources in MLA or APA format, but I avoided plagiarism

1 - No, I did not cite my sources in MLA or APA format and I did not avoid plagiarism

5 - Yes, my project is well organized and easy to follow

3 - No, my project is a little disorganized and confusing

1 - No, my project is not organized and easy to follow