Sample Rubric for Webquest
Webquest final product is a student created website that addresses the Theory of Evolution and its misconceptions
Needs work (4 pts) | Adequate (6 pts) | Excellent (8 pts) | Possible | |
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. |
8
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Graphics | There are no photos, icons or clip art or they are inappropriate | Photos, icons, and clip art present, most are appropriate | Photos, icons, and clip art are used creatively and may follow a theme. |
8
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Working Together | Partners argue or fight much of the time and do not share responsibilities. | Partners have trouble solving disagreements; one partner does most of work. | Partners get along well and share equally in responsibilities. |
8
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Content | Evolution is not explained | Evolution is explained, somewhat difficult to understand | Evolution is explained well and creatively, and is appropriate for the target audience |
8
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Information | 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 |
8
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Misonceptions | Misconceptions are not listed, or scientific viewpoint inaccurate or missing. | Some misconceptions addressed and answered from a scientific viewpoint | 3 or more misonceptions addressed and answered clearly from a scientific viewpoing |
8
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Project Folder | Many elements are missing | Most elements are present | All elements turned in, evolution pre-quiz, list of questions, and indiviudal journals. |
8
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