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CONTENT and UNDERSTANDING	We choose efficient and sophisticated processes to complete the project. We demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of an entomologist in the respective field.	We choose processes that allow the completion of the project. We demonstrate an understanding of the role of an entomologist in the respective field.	We need assistance in choosing processes for completing the project. We demonstrate that we have gaps in understanding the role of an entomologist.	We need assistance to complete basic steps of the project. We show minimal understanding of the role of an entomologist.
EVIDENCE	We offer well-developed evidence to support the claim that insects are helpful, using specific examples from research, the scientific journal, and brochure.	We offer adequate evidence to support the claim that insects are helpful, using examples from research, the scientific journal, and brochure.	We offer basic evidence to support the claim that insects are helpful, using examples from research or some evidence from the scientific journal or brochure.	We offer no evidence to support the claim.
INTERPRETATIONS OF QUESTION: Are insects helpful or harmful?	We offer unique interpretations and extensions (generalizations, applications, and analogies) to the question of whether insects are helpful or harmful. Our argument is convincing and includes evidence to oppose counterclaims.	We offer expected interpretations or extensions to the question of whether insects are harmful or helpful. Our argument is somewhat convincing and includes some evidence to oppose counterclaims.	We offer few interpretations or extensions. Our argument is not clearly related to the claim, and does not include counterclaims.	We offer no interpretations or extensions. No understanding of whether insects are harmful or helpful is evident.
ORAL and WRITTEN PRESENTATION	We convey clear, focused main ideas supported by well-chosen details and examples. We design a presentation that effectively matches the topic, audience, and purpose. We use tools to enhance the communication of the content.	We convey our main ideas supported by relevant details and examples. We design a presentation that matches the topic, audience, and purpose. We use tools to support the communication of the content.	We convey a main idea but do not support it effectively. We design a presentation that does not effectively match the topic, audience, or purpose. We use tools that do not support the communication of the content.	We do not present or support any main ideas. We do not design a presentation that matches the topic, audience, or purpose. We use tools in a way that interferes with the communication of the content.
ORGANIZATION	We present information in a clear sequence. We make clear connections and transitions among ideas or topics. We use consistent formatting throughout the presentation.	We present information in order. We make connections among ideas. We include some formatting inconsistencies, but they do not interfere with the presentation.	We present some information out of order. We do not make clear connections among ideas. We include formatting inconsistencies that detract from the presentation.	We present disorganized information. We demonstrate gaps in ideas and information. We use inconsistent formatting that interferes significantly with the presentation.
MECHANICS	We show clear evidence of proofreading. Our work has no noticeable errors.	We show adequate evidence of proofreading. Our work has few errors and they do not detract from the presentation.	We show some evidence of proofreading. Our work has errors that detract from the presentation.	We show little or no evidence of proofreading. Our work has errors that interfere significantly with the presentation.