Rubric

Criteria	Accomplished (3)	Developing (2)	Beginning (1)	Score and Comments
Introduction	Engagingly describes a compelling question or problem.	A question or problem is described.	The purpose of the WebQuest.	2. There was a question stated; however, the description of what the problem was and how to be solved was a little too open ended.
Task	Task is doable, engaging, and is connected to learning in the real world. It elicits thinking that goes beyond mere comprehension.	The task is doable and elicits higher order thinking but is not relevant to student lives.	Task requires simply comprehending or retelling of information found on web pages and answering factual questions.	3. I thought you did a great job of giving a very doable task that students will enjoy.
Process Checklist	Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly where they are at each step of the process and know exactly what to do next.	Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.	Resources provided are not sufficient for students to accomplish the task.	2. The directions are given, but you could be more specific on how the groups will be broken up rather than just leaving it as “choose one of the two groups.”
Resources	There is a clear and meaningful connection between all the information needed for students to accomplish the task.	There is some connection between the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Some resources don’t add anything new.	Resources provided are not sufficient for students to accomplish the task.	3. The students have all the info. they need to have.
Evaluation	Criteria for success are clearly stated in the form of a rubric. Criteria includes qualitative as well as quantitative descriptions.	Criteria for success are clearly stated in the form of a rubric. Criteria include qualitative as well as quantitative descriptors.	Criteria for successes are not described.	3. Criteria for success was clearly stated and were descriptive enough.
Visual Appeal	Appropriate and thematic graphic elements are used to make visual connections that contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships.	Graphic elements sometimes, but not always, contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships.	Color is garish and/or typographic variations are overused and legibility suffers. Background interferes with the readability.	3. I thought the smiley- faces were a nice touch.
Navigation	Navigation is seamless. It is always clear to the learner what all the pieces are and how to get to them.	There are a few places where the learner can get lost and not know where to go next.	There aer more than 5 broken links, misplaced or missing images, badly sized tables, misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	3. Navigation is clear to the learner. 19/21 total.