Download Web Site Design : Human Impact on the Environmental Project

Web Site Design : Human Impact on the Environmental Project
(Science Criterion A: One World Rubric)
Achievement
level
Thesis Topic
6&5
4&3
2&1
O
The thesis topic is
clearly stated and
relevant within the
"Human impact on
the Environment"
umbrella. The
thesis is
appropriate in
scope.
The thesis topic is
clearly stated and
relevant within the
"Human impact on
the Environment"
umbrella, but has a
scope that is
noticeably too broad
or too narrow.
The thesis topic is
not clearly stated or
is only somewhat
relevant within the
"Human impact on
the Environment"
umbrella, and/or has
a scope that is
noticeably too broad
or too narrow.
The thesis topic is
unclear or not
relevant within the
"Human impact on
the Environment"
umbrella, and the
scope is
inappropriately
broad or narrow.
Treatment of
topic History and
Background
Thoroughly and
accurately explains
the history and
background,
maximizing the
readers connection
with the issue
Accurately describes
the history and
background
Addresses the history
and/or background of
the issue in a shallow
manner, or has
significant inaccuracies.
History and
background are not
addressed
Treatment of
Environmental
Impact
Thoroughly and
accurately explains
the environmental
issue and its impact
on the environment
Accurately describes
the environmental
issue including its
impact on the
environment
States the issue in a
shallow manner without
meaningful elaboration,
or has significant
inaccuracies.
Does not meet the
standards described
previously
Treatment of
Science(s)
Involved
Thoroughly and
accurately explains
the science(s)
associated with the
issue: the role that it
plays, strengths and
limitations.
Accurately describes
the science(s)
associated with the
issue
Addresses the
science(s) associated
with the issue in a
shallow manner without
meaningful elaboration,
or has significant
inaccuracies.
Does not meet the
standards described
previously
Treatment of
Solution to
Problem
Thoroughly and
accurately explains
the ways in which the
issue may some day
be resolved, including
current status, timeline
and how we can help
Accurately describes
the ways in which the
issue may some day
be resolved, including
how we can help
States how the issue
may some day be
resolved
Does not meet the
standards described
previously
External Links
All links point to high
quality, up-to-date,
credible sites. All
references are linked
Most links point to
high quality, up-todate, credible sites.
Most references are
linked
Less than 1/2 of the
links point to high
quality, up-to-date,
credible sites, or
references are not
linked
There are no external
links
(Science Criterion B: Communication in Science
Rubric)
Achievement
level
Navigation
6&5
4&3
2&1
Links for navigation
are clearly labeled,
consistently placed,
allow the reader to
easily move from a
page to related pages
(forward and back),
and take the reader
where s/he expects to
go. A user does not
become lost.
Links for navigation
are suitably labeled,
allowing for successful
movement from page
to page (forward and
back). A user rarely
becomes lost or is
misdirected.
Occasionally an
expected link may be
missing.
Some links do not take
the reader to the sites
described. A user
typically feels lost.
Expected links are
commonly missing.
Pages are not linked
or are so poorly
linked as to make
navigation of the site
difficult.
O
Layout
Background, graphic
elements and fonts
are used effectively to
create a web site that
has an exceptionally
attractive and usable
layout. It is easy to
locate all important
elements and read all
important information.
The site is coherent.
Background, graphic
elements and fonts
are used effectively to
create a web site that
has a fairly attractive
and usable layout.
Important elements
and information are
generally accessible
without much
distraction. The site is
fairly coherent.
The Web pages appear
busy or boring. It is
fairly easy to become
lost or distracted on the
site. Site lacks
coherency.
The Web pages are
cluttered looking or
confusing. It is often
difficult to locate
important elements or
to even determine
what is important.
Graphics
(Pictures, Data
Tables, Charts,
etc.)
Graphics are related
to the theme/purpose
of the site, are
thoughtfully cropped,
are of high quality and
enhance reader
interest or
understanding.
Graphics are related
to the theme/purpose
of the site, and are of
good quality.
Graphics seem
randomly chosen, are
of low quality, OR
distract the reader.
There are few to no
graphics, or they are
of no benefit to the
site.
Language
There are no errors in
spelling, punctuation
or grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.
Scientific language is
used correctly and
effectively.
There are few errors in
spelling, punctuation
or grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.
Scientific language is
generally used
correctly and
effectively.
There are many errors
in spelling, punctuation
or grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.
Scientific language is
frequently misused, or
is seldom used
Abundant errors in
spelling, punctuation
and grammar make it
difficult to understand
the website
information. Scientific
language is not used.
Citations/
References
References are clear,
accurate and located
near the cited material
in all instances. No
material is included
from Web sites that
state that permission
is required unless
permission has been
obtained.
References are clear,
accurate and located
near the cited material
in most instances. No
material is included
from Web sites that
state that permission
is required unless
permission has been
obtained.
References are clear,
accurate and located
near the cited material
in some instances. No
material is included
from Web sites that
state that permission is
required unless
permission has been
obtained.
Borrowed materials
are not properly
documented OR
material was
borrowed without
permission from a site
that requires
permission