Grading Rubric
Points Earned
5
10
15
20
Content Information is poorly written, inaccurate, or incomplete.
 Information could be better written and too much information is given in each section.
 Information is well written and interesting to read and is presented in short sections.
 Information is creatively written and cleverly presented.
Layout/
Design 		The pages are unattractive. Text is difficult to read. The backgrounds are distracting.
 The pages appear "busy" or "boring". Text may be difficult to read. The backgrounds are somewhat distracting.
 The pages are eye-catching and attractive. Text is easy to read. The backgrounds are subtle and appropriate.
 The pages are well organized with tables. Text spacing and alignment make reading easy. The backgrounds enhance the page.
Graphics There are no photos, icons or clip art or they are inappropriate or of low quality Photos are blurry or fuzzy; icons and clip art do not "fit" with the topic. Too many pictures make the download time slow.
 Photos, icons, and clip art are appropriate, of high quality, and download fairly quickly.
 Photos, icons, and clip art are used creatively and may follow a theme.
Navigation/
Links 		The user may become lost or links may be missing or not working.
 The user may become lost or links may be missing or not working.
 Links are consistent and easy to find so that the user can easily navigate back and forth through pages.
 Links are created with images and icons to enhance the text links
Working with others Student argues or fights much of the time and does not share knowledge. Student has trouble solving problems becoming impatient and does not seek help from those around him/her. Student gets along well and share and accepts help. Student show respect for one another, gets along especially well and works cooperatively with others on all aspects of the project.
Following
Classroom
Guidelines 		Student is often out of area without permission and causes disruptions in the lab. Student occasionally leave area without permission and are louder than necessary in the lab and in other classrooms.
 Student stays in his/her area, talk quietly to his/her neighbor for help, and causes minimum disruptions,
 Student is always on task, stays in his/her own area, and causes no disruptions.