By now you should have completed the Humorous History Research worksheet, and you should have written a report that explains the history of a specific genre of comedy. Your report should include plenty of relevant, accurate information about the genre's history, gathered from reliable sources. Before you submit your research report, study the rubric your teacher will use to grade it. When you are sure that your work on this project meets all of the requirements in the rubric below, submit your Humorous History Research worksheet AND your report. 5 - Expert 3 - Strong 1 - Beginning Content: History of a Comedy Genre Your report provides a thorough description of a genre of comedy. Details about its history are incorporated throughout the report. Your report includes some information about the history of a comedy genre, but key parts and details are missing. Your report contains little relevant information and does not specifically explain the history behind a comedy genre. Sources: Use of Sources Your report includes relevant information from a variety of appropriate sources. It is evident you used appropriate sources to gather information. Your report has information from only one source. Your report may also include irrelevant information outside the scope of the project. Your report does not refer to any sources. The information provided is based on your opinions and guesses rather than researched facts. Organization: The information in your report is clearly and carefully organized, which makes your ideas easy to follow throughout. The information in your report is organized logically, but some paragraphs lack unity--they include details don't belong because they are unrelated to the paragraph's topic. The information in your report is poorly organized, which makes it difficult for readers to follow and grasp some of your ideas. Style: Voice and Citations Your report is written in your own words, in a voice that is consistent throughout the report, except where direct quotes are used and their sources cit