Student Essays will be graded using the following rubric:
National History Day Topic Essay
STUDENT:
Date / Assignment Grade 20 /20
1. Essay addresses first question set:
• What is your historical innovation?
• When was it created?
• Where was it created?
• Who is credited for this innovation?
2. Essay addresses second question set:
• What was the problem this innovation solved?
• Who agreed / disagreed with this innovation?
• What immediate impact did it have on our country / people’s lives?
• What long-term changes happened as a result of this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation changed over time?
3. Bibliography of 5-10 sources in MLA format.
4. Length – minimum of 5 pages typed in 12 point font, times new roman.
5. Grammar / Mechanics
• Overall essay is well organized, clearly / neatly written.
• Spelling / grammar errors.
Grade: The final grade will be based on the total points earned in each of the five categories. Each category has the potential for twenty points. 5 x 20 = 100 points total.
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