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Work Ethic

Student always uses classroom project time well. Conversations are primarily focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that typically does not disrupt others.

Student usually uses classroom project time well. Most conversations are focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that typically does not disrupt others.

Student usually uses classroom project time well, but occasionally distracts others from their work.

Student does not use classroom project time well OR typically is disruptive to the work of others.

Content

The site has a well-stated, clear purpose and theme. All content relates to the purpose and theme. No part of the site is silly or goofy.

The site has a clearly stated purpose and theme, but may have one or two elements that do not seem to be related to it.

The purpose and theme of the site is somewhat muddy or vague. Parts of the site are silly and goofy.

The site lacks a purpose and theme.

Spelling and Punctuation

There are no errors in spelling or punctuation in the final draft of the web site.

There are a few (1-4) errors in spelling or punctuation in the final draft of the web site, but these errors cause no word confusion.

There are several (5-9) errors in spelling or punctuation in the final draft of the web site, and these errors interfere with the communication of the author's intent.

Frequent errors in spelling or punctuation in the final draft prevent communication of the author's intent.

Grammar & Mechanics

There are no errors in grammar & mechanics in the final draft of the Web site.

There are a few errors in grammar & mechanics in the final draft of the Web site; these errors are minor and do not interfere with the reader's understanding of site content.

There are many errors in grammar & mechanics in the final draft of the Web site; these errors seriously interfere with the reader's understanding of site content and purpose.

There are too many errors in grammar & mechanics in the final draft of the Web site, and these prevent the reader from understanding the site's content/purpose.

Graphics

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality.

Graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, OR distract the reader.

Layout

The Web site has an exceptionally attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements. White space, graphic elements and/or alignment are used effectively to organize material.

The Web pages have an attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.

The Web pages have a usable layout, but may appear busy or boring. It is easy to locate most of the important elements.

The Web pages are cluttered looking or confusing. It is often difficult to locate important elements.

Links (content)

3 links point to relevant, high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

2 links point to relevant, high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

1 link points to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

There are no links.

Cooperative Work

Partners show respect for one another's ideas, divide the work fairly, and show a commitment to quality work and support for each other.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is commitment by some members toward quality work and support of one another.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is little evidence of a commitment toward quality work in the group.

Partners argue or are disrepectful of other's ideas and input. Criticism is not constructive nor is support offered. The work is mostly done by one or two people.