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Map Elements

Includes clearly labeled title, date, compass rose, scale, key, and appropriate labels.

Includes most standard map elements; most are accurate and easy to read

Missing several standard map elements

Missing most standard map elements

Content

All labels are included and are carefully placed; map details are accurately drawn

All labels are included and most are accurately placed

All but one or two labels are included, several inaccurately placed

Several labels are not included, most are inaccurately placed

Visual Appeal

Very colorful and clean looking; labels are easy to read

Some color is used; most labels are easy to read

Limited use of color; labels are somewhat difficult to read

Limited or no use of color; labels are very difficult to read