Community Impact

Clearly demonstrates a meaningful impact on the community. At least two examples of meaningful impact should be demonstrated.

20 points

Components

Content includes five required components: project inspiration, project plan, details of the project execution, two examples of the project’s impact on a community of which the student is a part.

10 points

Knowledge Gained

Clearly explains several ways in which the student grew in understanding of the role of Civic virtue, knowledge of their communities, and their ability to support or impact them.

10 points

Originality

Shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.

10 points

Mechanics

Content well organized, coherent, logical, and generally free of spelling and grammatical errors.

10 points

60 points

Mechanics

Coherent, logical, and persuasive writing that is generally free of spelling and grammatical errors.

10 points

Founding Principle

Clearly articulates at least one Founding Principle motivating the project as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's Principles and Virtues.

10 points

Civic Virtue

Clearly articulates at least one Civic Virtue motivating the project as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's Principles and Virtues.

10 points

30 points

Completion and Appropriateness

Photographs and/or video conformed to the submission guidelines and were appropriate.

2 points

Understanding

Photographs enhanced understanding of the project.

4 points

Impact

Photographs and/or video demonstrated the impact of the project on the community.

4 points

10 points