RUBRIC
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beginning
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medium
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expert
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Questions
Raised
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No questions were raised to guide exploration. Any questions that did come up during research tended to only scratch the surface.
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Some questions were raised before exploration began. Most of these questions involved a search for facts or right answers.
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Several probing questions guided exploration into some of the more complex aspects of the topic. Questions evolved and grew more thoughtful through the process.
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Research
Process
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No clear process was used. Surfing, not researching, best describes the activity.
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A process or step-by-step procedure was used to move the research forward. The process didn't change or adapt, but was more a recipe than a road map.
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The process began with a clear purpose and intelligently followed good leads. The process was open to change and adapting based on new findings.
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Learning
Outcome
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The learning outcome showed little benefit from research and didn't seem to change what was already known about the topic.
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The learning outcome used newly acquired facts or examples. It's clear knowledge of the topic increased due to research.
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The learning outcome revealed a deep understanding of the topic. Explanations or interpretations showed a grasp of the topic's complexity.
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