Student Self-Assessment Rubric
for Research Module

QUESTIONING

4

My question is clear, well-focused and requires high level thinking skills in order to research.

3

My question is clear and well focused. My question requires moderately high level thinking skills.

2

My question is incomplete and unclear. My teacher needed to help me form a question.

1

I was unable to come up with a research question.

PLANNING

4

I made really good use of my time. I was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when I needed to. I was able to develop a clear method to organize my information. I was able to make revisions in my plan when needed.

3

I was able to work within the time frame my teacher gave me. I was able to develop a system to organize my information. I was able to make revisions with help from my teacher.

2

I needed teacher help to list and organize what I needed to do. There are some steps missing in my planning. I made revisions with teacher help.

1

I was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

GATHERING

4

I used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered my question. I was able to continually revise my search based on information I found.

3

I used many resources to find information that answered my question. I tried at revising my search, but had some problems doing so.

2

I used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided my search, although I should have made revisions. I made errors in selection of references.

1

I lost focus during the gathering process and therefore my information was not accurate and complete.

SORTING

4

I thoroughly selected and organized information that answered my question in a organized way. I selected information that was appropriate.

3

I sorted information and organized information that answered my question without too many errors.

2

I tried to organize the information I found, but I made some mistakes. I wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer my question.

1

I was unable to sort and organize the information I found to answer my question.

**SORTING**
4	I thoroughly selected and organized information that answered my question in a organized way. I selected information that was appropriate.
3	I sorted information and organized information that answered my question without too many errors.
2	I tried to organize the information I found, but I made some mistakes. I wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer my question.
1	I was unable to sort and organize the information I found to answer my question.

SYNTHESIZING

4

I used the information I found in a meaningful way to create an original productthat clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.

3

My product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.

2

My product is not complete and only answers part of the question.

1

My product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.

TOTAL POINTS
COMMENTS

Student's Name:
Teacher

4	My question is clear, well-focused and requires high level thinking skills in order to research.
3	My question is clear and well focused. My question requires moderately high level thinking skills.
2	My question is incomplete and unclear. My teacher needed to help me form a question.
1	I was unable to come up with a research question.

4	I made really good use of my time. I was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when I needed to. I was able to develop a clear method to organize my information. I was able to make revisions in my plan when needed.
3	I was able to work within the time frame my teacher gave me. I was able to develop a system to organize my information. I was able to make revisions with help from my teacher.
2	I needed teacher help to list and organize what I needed to do. There are some steps missing in my planning. I made revisions with teacher help.
1	I was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

4	I used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered my question. I was able to continually revise my search based on information I found.
3	I used many resources to find information that answered my question. I tried at revising my search, but had some problems doing so.
2	I used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided my search, although I should have made revisions. I made errors in selection of references.
1	I lost focus during the gathering process and therefore my information was not accurate and complete.

4	I used the information I found in a meaningful way to create an original productthat clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.
3	My product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.
2	My product is not complete and only answers part of the question.
1	My product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.

Student Self-Assessment Rubricfor Research Module

Student Self-Assessment Rubricfor Research Module

Student Self-Assessment Rubric
for Research Module

Student Self-Assessment Rubric
for Research Module