WebQuest Projects Rubric

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

3

Excellent

2

Good

1

Okay

0

Did not finish

Research

I used at least five books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used three or four books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I used one or two books and/or Web sites to gather information for my project.

I did not use any books or Web sites to gather information for my project.

Planning

I used a graphic organizer, note cards, or a sketch to decide how to arrange my project.

I took at least four or five notes or used part of a graphic organizer to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I made two or three notes to help me decide how to arrange my project.

I did not write down anything beforehand. I just started typing my project.

Content

I included all of these in my project:  An introduction, task, process, resources, and evaluation.

I included four of these in my project:  An introduction, task, process, resources, and evaluation.

I included three of these in my project:  An introduction, task, process, resources, and evaluation.

I included two or less of these for my project:  An introduction, task, process, resources, and evaluation.. I just wrote it in my own way.

Grammar and Spelling

I did not have any grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had one or two grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had three or four grammar or spelling errors in my project.

I had more than five grammar or spelling errors in my project.

Mechanics

I used complete sentences with words that were appropriate for my grade.

Most of my sentences were complete. Most of my words were appropriate for my grade.

I had a few complete sentences. Some of my words were appropriate for my grade.

I did not use complete sentences and I did not use words that were appropriate for my grade.

Graphics

I included three pieces of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I included two pieces of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I included one piece of appropriate clip-art or Word-art.

I did not include any clip-art or Word-art, OR, the clip-art I included isn't appropriate for my topic.

Text

I changed all of these things and they were appropriate for my project:  Font color, style, and size.

I changed two of these things and they were appropriate for my project:  Font color, style, and size.

I changed my font sizes, styles, or colors, but they weren't appropriate.

I didn't change my font size, style, or color.

Layout

I arranged my text and graphics so that they are very attractive and easy to read. The background enhances and doesn't distract the viewer.

I arranged my text and graphics so they're fairly easy to read attractive. The background enhances but might distract the viewer.

I tried to arrange my text and graphics, but my project is still hard to follow or doesn't look quite right. The background doesn't enhance, and distracts the viewer.

I didn't bother to arrange my text and graphics in any particular order. The background doesn't have anything to do with my web page, and it overwhelms the viewer.

Effects

If I included animations or special effects, they enhance the web page and don't distract the viewer.

If I included animations or special effects, they enhance the web page, but might distract the viewer.

If I included animations or special effects, they don't enhance the web page, and might distract the viewer.

If I included animations or special effects, they don't enhance the web page and don't have anything to do with the content. They're just "pretty" or "cute".

Navigation/Links

It's easy to navigate through my web page(s), and isn't confusing at all. All of my external links work.

It's easy to navigate through my web page(s), but might be a little confusing. Most of my external links work.

It's kind of easy to navigate through my web page(s), but it's also easy to become confused. Some of my external links work.

It's not easy to navigate through my web page(s). Few or none of my external links work.

QCC Standard

I have listed all of these: QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed two of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I have listed one of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

I didn't list any of these:  QCC grade, area, number, and complete standard.

Documentation

I have included all of these things:  Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.

I have included four or five of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I have included three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

I included less than three of these things: Title page, Introductory page, Instruction page, Project sample, Bibliography, and copyright permissions.  

Teamwork (if applicable)

My partner(s) and I shared the work and didn't argue about anything.

My partner(s) and I shared some of the work, but we had a little trouble making decisions together.

One of us did all the work, OR, we had a hard time making decisions together.

My partner(s) and I didn't share the work, OR, we had a lot of arguments.