Grading+Rubric

====This assignment is worth 24 points, 18 points will be assigned by the student and 6 points assigned by the instructors. When grading this assignment, you will decide on a separate score level for each of the three evaluation criteria. Each student assigned score level is multiplied by 1.5 to give the total student assigned points for the project.====

Content for some of this rubric is from Flat Classroom Project Rubrics ** Research ** || ** Analyzing and Evaluating ** ** Content ** || ** Communicating Using Web 2.0 Tools and Multimedia ** ** Organization and Presentation ** ||
 * **Score** **Levels** || ** Finding and Understanding **
 * **4** || * A wide variety of information from scholarly (peer-reviewed articles and authoritative web sites) sources has been accessed.
 * Relevant material has been carefully selected.
 * There is a list of correctly cited resources, all or most of which are referred to on the wiki page.
 * The bookmarking tool (del.icio.us and/or diigo) and tagging have been used effectively and extensively. || * Consistently provides analysis, information, and resources for all four topics in relationship to the AASL standard.
 * Provides rationale as to why content is added.
 * Examples (either linked from sources or student created) add meaning and understanding to the analysis.
 * Adds relevant content on a weekly basis.
 * The language used communicates clearly and precisely. Terminology is used accurately, with skill and understanding, and use of non-explained jargon is avoided. || * Information on the wiki page is effectively organized so that it is easily understood and is visually appealing.
 * Graphics are relevant, explained and they support the written text.
 * A range of Web 2.0 tools are used effectively.
 * Hyperlinks and other hypermedia aid understanding and add interest to the topic.
 * The presentation of information is objective, balanced and free of bias (e.g. age, culture, gender, race), and images and icons are used sensitively. ||
 * ** 3 ** || * Information from scholarly (peer-reviewed articles and authoritative web sites) sources has been accessed.
 * Relevant material has been selected.
 * There is a list of correctly cited resources, all or most of which are referred to on the wiki page.
 * The bookmarking tool (del.icio.us and/or diigo)and tagging have been used. || * Provides analysis, information, and resources for all four topics in relationship to the AASL standard.
 * Provides some rationale as to why content is added.
 * Examples (either linked from sources or student created) add some meaning and understanding to the analysis.
 * Adds relevant content on a weekly basis.
 * The language used communicates clearly and precisely. Terminology is used accurately, use of non-explained jargon is avoided. || * Information on the wiki page is organized so that it is understood and is visually appealing.
 * Graphics are relevant and they support the written text.
 * Some Web 2.0 tools are used effectively.
 * Hyperlinks and other hypermedia aid understanding and add interest to the topic.
 * The presentation of information is objective, balanced and free of bias (e.g. age, culture, gender, race), and images and icons are used sensitively. ||
 * ** 2 ** || * Not all information is from scholarly (peer-reviewed articles and authoritative web sites) sources
 * Material is somewhat relevant to the content of the page
 * Not all referenced sources are cited and/or formatted correctly
 * Minimal use of the bookmarking tool (del.icio.us and/or diigo) and tagging || * Provides some analysis, information, and resources for all four topics in relationship to the AASL standard.
 * Provides some rationale as to why content is added.
 * Limited use of examples (either linked from sources or student created) to add meaning and understanding to the analysis.
 * Does not consistently add relevant content on a weekly basis.
 * The language used is not always clear nor is terminology used accurately, use of non-explained jargon is not avoided. || * Information on the wiki page is somewhat organized so that it is understood with minimal visual appeal.
 * Graphics are somewhat relevant and they have limited connection to the written text.
 * Some Web 2.0 tools are used with minimal effect.
 * Hyperlinks and other hypermedia aid some understanding and add some interest to the topic.
 * The presentation of information is not entirely objective, balanced and free of bias (e.g. age, culture, gender, race), and images and icons are used sensitively. ||
 * ** 1 ** || * Information is not from scholarly (peer-reviewed articles and authoritative web sites) sources
 * Material is only minimally relevant
 * Not all referenced sources are cited and/or formatted correctly
 * Minimal use of the bookmarking tool (del.icio.us and/or diigo) and tagging || * Provides minimal analysis, information, and resources for all four topics in relationship to the AASL standard.
 * Provides limited rationale as to why content is added.
 * No use of examples (either linked from sources or student created) to add meaning and understanding to the analysis.
 * Does not consistently add relevant content on a weekly basis.
 * The language used is not always clear nor is terminology used accurately, use of non-explained jargon is not avoided. || * Information on the wiki page lacks clear organization and visual appeal.
 * Graphics have limited connection to the written text.
 * Some Web 2.0 tools are used with minimal effect.
 * Minimal use of hyperlinks and other hypermedia.
 * The presentation of information is not entirely objective, balanced and free of bias (e.g. age, culture, gender, race), and images and icons are used sensitively. ||