Rubric: Stress or Chill?

Data collection

This data is an accurate reflection of my stress level. I completed the stress survey each morning, afternoon, and evening. If I was unable to complete the form at the required time, I completed it as soon as possible. I gave accurate information by observing my mood and my surroundings.

This data is a decent reflection of my stress level. I sometimes forgot to fill in the stress survey. When I responded to the prompts, I tried my best to give accurate information, but sometimes I made guesses because I couldn’t quite remember the details.

This data not a great reflection of my stress level. I often forgot to fill in the stress survey. I had to go back and dig through my memories to make guesses about stress at various points throughout the day.

Summary of my stress levels (graphics)

I included many plots (including box plots!), numerical summaries, and photographs to represent my stress levels over the five-day period.

I have some plots, numerical summaries, and photographs to represent my stress levels - but I didn’t choose them for any particular reason and they don’t precisely represent my stress.

The plots, numerical summaries, and photographs that I’ve included do not accurately represent my stress. What I wrote is not as clear as it could be.

Summary of my stress levels (writing)

The text that I wrote accurately describes trends that I observed when analyzing my stress. My writing clearly draws on the evidence that I provided via my graphics. As a result, the reader has a clear sense of my typical stress level and what factors affect it.

The text describing my stress level and stressors could use some extra detail. It is not clear that I have thoughtfully analyzed the data presented. My writing is not always based in the data and evidence I supplied.

My writing is unclear or confusing, leaving the reader asking questions. My analysis does not appear to be drawn from the data that I collected, nor is it evidence-based.

Summary of class stress levels (graphics)

I’ve included a variety of plots and numerical summaries to represent our class stress levels and stressors over the five-day period.

I have a few plots and numerical summaries to represent our class stress levels and stressors, but I didn’t have a specific reason for choosing them.

My plots and numerical summaries do not adequately represent our class stress levels and stressors. What I wrote is not as clear as it could be.

Summary of class stress levels (writing)

The text that I wrote compares my stress levels and stressors to those of the class. My observations are clearly drawn from the data that I’ve shared and my arguments are convincing.

The text that I wrote, comparing my stress levels and stressors to those of the class, would benefit from additional detail. My writing is not always based in the data and evidence I supplied.

My written descriptions are confusing, leaving the reader asking questions. My analysis does not appear to be drawn from the data that I collected, nor is it evidence-based.

Connecting stress level and personality type (graphics and writing )

I included a graph that I chose to highlight the relationship (or lack thereof) between stress and personality type. The text accurately describes the provided graph and supports my claim about this relationship.

I included a plot that highlights the relationship (or lack thereof) between stress and personality types - but I did not choose it for a clear reason. The text somewhat supports my claim about this relationship; additional analysis and explanation are needed, however.

The graph I included to connect stress level and personality type does not actually connect these two variables. What I wrote about personality assessments and their value is not as clear as it could be.