| Criteria | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIME Cover Page | Correct capitalization, includes one sentence for each of the four topics, and has pictures of the artist and artwork. | Mostly correct capitalization, includes sentences for three topics, and has pictures of the artist and artwork. | Incorrect capitalization, includes sentences for two or fewer topics, and lacks pictures of the artist and artwork. |
| Introduction | 4-5 sentences introducing the artist with correct spelling, grammar, and accurate information. | 3 sentences introducing the artist with mostly correct spelling, grammar, and mostly accurate information. | Less than 3 sentences with incorrect spelling, grammar, and inaccurate information. |
| Early Years | 4-5 sentences about birth and early childhood with correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | 3 sentences about birth and early childhood with mostly correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | Less than 3 sentences with incorrect spelling, grammar, and information not paraphrased from sources. |
| Projects and Accomplishments | 4-5 sentences about artwork and inventions with correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | 3 sentences about artwork and inventions with mostly correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | Less than 3 sentences with incorrect spelling, grammar, and information not paraphrased from sources. |
| What Made Him Great? | 4-5 sentences about accomplishments and innovations with correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | 3 sentences about accomplishments and innovations with mostly correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | Less than 3 sentences with incorrect spelling, grammar, and information not paraphrased from sources. |
| Conclusion | 4-5 sentences about death, remembrance, and personal thoughts with correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | 3 sentences about death, remembrance, and personal thoughts with mostly correct spelling, grammar, and information paraphrased from sources. | Less than 3 sentences with incorrect spelling, grammar, and information not paraphrased from sources. |
| Neatness | Legible and well-organized presentation. | Mostly legible with some organization. | Illegible and poorly organized. |