wikipage+rubric

Below, I have copied the rubric that will be used for grading this project.

Human Environmental Impact Project Grading Rubric I am working (circle one) alone with _________________________

=Research Points - (20 points) = You have made good use of your time during our 3 blocks at the library tech room. If you were working with a partner, you worked together, helping each other. Complete Incomplete Nothing turned in 5 4 3 2 1 0

You collected your 5 resources and at least two are printed sources. These are on a ‘working document’ that you shared with me with links, where possible, to internet sources. Complete Incomplete Nothing turned in 5 4 3 2 1 0

You have written notes from each of the sources **in your own words** to answer the 3 questions. Complete Incomplete Nothing turned in 5 4 3 2 1 0

You have found at least 3 pictures that are on this ‘working document’ with links to the internet sources. Complete Incomplete Nothing turned in 5 4 3 2 1 0

=Wikipage – Content and Appearance – (70 points)= Overall, the content of your wikipage clearly conveys your topic and what the problem is. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

The content of your wikipage clearly explains how humans impact the environment. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

You give at least 2 suggestions for improving the problem or situation. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Your wikipage demonstrates creativity and shows a thoughtful and unique perspective. (Avoid sounding like a textbook, use your own words!) Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Selects at least 3 high quality graphics and multimedia that are appropriate to enhance and clarify the content. Acknowledges all image and multimedia sources with captions or annotations. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Accurately cites all sources of information to support the credibility and authority of the information presented. Includes links to website resources. Proper bibliography section with at least 5 sources, and at least 2 are printed sources.* Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Makes frequent and effective use of headings, fonts, bullet points and white space to enhance the content’s visual appeal and increase readability.* Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, neatness, spelling are exceptional. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 5 4 3 2 1 0

=Wikipage Presentations – (10 points)= You attended the wikipage presentations, took notes on **four** of your classmates’ wikipages, and handed these in to your teacher. Outstanding Adequate Needs improvement 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

TOTAL SCORE __________/ 100

*adapted from Karen Franker’s A+ rubric (University of Washington)