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Rubric for "interview" answering the question "Was the New Deal North Carolina’s ‘Reconstruction’"?

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Evaluation/Points	Excellent	Good	Poor
Research	Project reflects details and connections to American Life Histories interviews. More than 10 Life Histories have been researched. Depression research is evident.	Detailed use of American Life Histories interviews is present. (Fewer than 10, more than 4). Depression research is evident.	Lacks support from American Life Histories. (4-0) Reflects little research on the Depression.
Preparation	Project specifically reflects preparatory research on the New Deal in North Carolina, and details are referred to by "interviewer" or "subject." A connection to the success or failure of Reconstruction is obvious.	Some research is obvious, but details are lacking. Supporting references to Reconstruction are included.	Little to no research on the New Deal included. Lacks or has weak connection to Reconstruction.
Content	Project answers the question using realistic interview, dialect, and factual reference. Is focused and easy to read/understand.	Some factual basis, but lacks accuracy in interview technique or dialect. Easily read and understood.	Lacks specifics and is incorrect in 2 or more aspects or the requirements. Difficult to follow.
Presentation	Project uses 3 or more appropriate sensory enhancements to enrich the interview.	Project has 1-2 sensory enhancements which are appropriate to the topic.	Project lacks sensory enhancement or the 1-2 offered add little to the project.
Time on Task	Use of time and opportunities for research and completion of the project was efficient. Project completed on time.	Time occasionally wasted when opportunities in the media center or lab were provided. Project completed on time.	Lack of focus. Often off task when given research or lab opportunities. Project is late.