U.S. Symbols Scoring Guide

 
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Drawing of Symbol All drawings are present and recognizable as to what they represent. All drawings are present. Some ambiguity as to what is being represented. Most drawings are present. Some ambiguity as to what is being represented. Few or no drawings are present. Some ambiquity as to what is being represented.
Location of Symbol Location of all symbols is state correctly. Location of most symbols is stated correctly. Location of symbols is stated, but errors are noted. Location of symbols not given.
Facts about Symbol All facts are stated and are correct. All facts are stated, but some are erroneous. Few facts are stated. No facts are stated.
Cover and Title Cover and title are present and add to the content. Cover and title are present. Cover is present, but no title. No cover or title are evident.
Grammar/Spelling/
Punctuation
Errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation do not detract from the message. Errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation detract somewhat from the message. Errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation detract from the meaning and make it difficult to understand. Errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation prevent the reader from understanding any message content.
Persuasion Argument for inclusion of new symbol engages the reader. Argument for inclusion of new symbol is acceptable. Argument for inclusion of new symbol is poor. No argument for inclusion of new symbol is present.