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Being on Point with the Project

The student coducted original research and referenced all the requirements for the different pieces of information about the plant they chose (ex. when to sow seeds, when to harvest, etc.), or about the significance of the piece of art they chose (when it was made, about the artist, etc.)

The student referenced mabye 3/4 the requirements for the different kinds of information about the plant they chose, or about the significance of the piece of art they chose.

The student referenced mabye 1/2 the requirements for the different kinds of information about the plant they chose, or about the significance of the piece of art they chose.

The student referenced not enough of the requirements for the different kinds of information about the plant they chose, or about the significance of the piece of art they chose.

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.

Learning of Material

The student has an exceptional understanding of the material included in the site and where to find additional information. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The student has a good understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The student has a fair understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer most questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

Student did not appear to learn much from this project. Cannot answer most questions about the content and the procedures used to make the web site.

Links (content)

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

Almost all links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

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

Less than 3/4 of the links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Interest

The author has made an exceptional attempt to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.

The author has tried to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.

The author has put lots of information in the Web site but there is little evidence that the person tried to present the information in an interesting way.

The author has provided only the minimum amount of information and has not transformed the information to make it more interesting to the audience (e.g., has only provided a list of links to the content of others).

Content

The site has a well-stated clear purpose and theme that is carried out throughout the site.

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.

The site lacks a purpose and theme.

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.

Content Accuracy

All information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all the requirements of the assignment have been met.

Almost all the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and all requirements of the assignment have been met.

Almost all of the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate and almost all of the requirements have been met.

There are several inaccuracies in the content provided by the students OR many of the requirements were not met.

Sounds

Music, audio clips and/or sounds are thoughtfully edited and used only where they add to reader understanding of the content or to make the site more accessible to persons with visual handicaps.

Music, audio clips and/or sounds are used only where they add to reader understanding of the content or to make the site more accessible to persons with visual handicaps.

Music, audio clips and/or sounds are thoughtfully edited and used, but 1 or 2 detracted from the overall site.

Music, audio clips and/or sounds were seemingly used randomly OR typically detracted from the overall site.

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.

Fonts

The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability.

The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used.