WebQuest Projects Rubric

3

Excellent

2

Good

1

Okay

0

Did not finish

Research

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

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

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

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

Planning

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

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

Student made two or three notes to help decide how to arrange project.

Student did not write down anything beforehand. Student just started typing project.

Content

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

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

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

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

Grammar and Spelling

Student did not have any grammar or spelling errors in project.

Student had one or two grammar or spelling errors in project.

Student had three or four grammar or spelling errors in project.

Student had more than five grammar or spelling errors in project.

Mechanics

Student used complete sentences with words that were appropriate for the grade.

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

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

Student did not use complete sentences and did not use words that were appropriate for the grade.

Graphics

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

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

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

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

Text

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

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

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

Student didn't change font size, style, or color.

Layout

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

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

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

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

Effects

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

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

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

If student 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 web page(s), and isn't confusing at all. All of the external links work.

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

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

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

QCC Standard

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

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

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

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

Documentation

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

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

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

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

Teamwork (if applicable)

Student shared the work and didn't argue about anything.

Student shared some of the work, but the team had a little trouble making decisions together.

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

Student didn't share the work, OR, the team had a lot of arguments.