Written Component Criteria

 
Amateur
Acceptable
Admirable
Exceptional

Copyright and Documentation 

 Sources and urls have not been properly cited and possess  typos. Student has kept copies of all information for personal reference. Some sources have not been properly cited and possess typos.  Student has kept copies of all information for personal reference. Most sources are properly cited according to MLA style;  and saved for future reference.  There are minimal typos. All sources are properly cited according to MLA style.  Student has kept copies of all information for personal reference.  There are no typos.

Organization of Content

 No logical sequence of information; menus and paths to information are not evident. Some logical sequence of information, but menus and paths are confusing or flawed. Logical sequence of information.  Menus and paths to more information are clear and direct. Logical, intuitive sequence of information.  Menus and paths to all information are clear and direct.

Originality

 The work is a minimal collection or rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions.  There is no evidence of new thought. The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness. The product shows evidence of originality and inventiveness.  While based on an extensive collection of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights. The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness.  The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.

Subject Knowledge

 Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Some subject knowledge is evident. Some information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Subject knowledge is evident in much of the product. Information is clear, appropriate, and correct. Subject knowledge is evident throughout. (more than required) All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

Graphical Design

 Exaggerated emphasis upon graphics and special effects weakens the message and interferes with the communication of content and ideas.  Graphical and multimedia elements accompany content but there is little sign of mutual reinforcement. No attention to visual design criteria such as balance, proportion, harmony and restraint. There is some tendency toward random use of graphical elements. Design elements and content combine effectively to deliver a high impact message with the graphics and the words reinforcing each other. The combination of multimedia elements with words and ideas takes communication and persuasion to a very high level, superior to what could be accomplished with either alone. The mixture brings about synergy and dramatic effects which reach the intended audience with style, pizzazz and elegance.  

Mechanics

 Presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has three or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has fewer than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Rubric modified from MidLink Magazine (http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink