Evaluation

In this Web Quest, you will be evaluated on 4 separate activities:

• Journal answers to Activities 1-4

• Venn Diagram & completed paragraphs

• Completed Power Point presentation

• Oral presentation

The entire Web Quest is worth 100 points.  The rubrics below show what you need to do to receive the highest grade possible.

☺Activities 1-4 (16 possible points)

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Activity 1	All questions are answered correctly and are written in complete sentences.	One or two questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Three or four questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Five or more questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.
Activity 2	All quiz questions are correct.	One or two quiz questions were answered wrong.	Three or four quiz questions were answered wrong.	Five or more quiz questions were answered wrong.
Activity 3	All questions are answered correctly and are written in complete sentences.	One or two questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Three or four questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Five or more questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.
Activity 4	All questions are answered correctly and are written in complete sentences.	One or two questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Three or four questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.	Five or more questions are wrong and may/may not be in complete sentences.

☺Activities 5 & 6--Venn Diagram & completed paragraphs (28 possible points)

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Graphic Organizer	Graphic organizer has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between all topics and subtopics.	Graphic organizer has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between most topics and subtopics.	Graphic organizer has been started but is incomplete and includes some topics and subtopics.	Graphic organizer has not been attempted.
Venn Diagram	Venn Diagram has headings above each circle, at least 5 differences, and at least 3 similarities.	Venn Diagram is missing one of the following components: headings, differences, or similarities.	Venn Diagram is missing 2 or more of the following components: heading, differences, or similarities.	Venn Diagram has not been completed.
Paragraph Construction	All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. All paragraphs are indented and contain transition words.	Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Paragraphs are indented and contain transition words.	Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well. Some paragraphs are not indented and may/may not contain transition words.	Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs. Some or none of the paragraphs are indented and transition words are not used.
Amount of Information	All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 3 sentences about each.	All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 3 sentences about each.	All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 2 sentence about each.	One or more topics were not addressed.
Quality of Information	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 2 supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Organization	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Subheadings may not be present.	Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.	The information appears to be disorganized.
Mechanics	No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.	One or two grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors	Three or four grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.	Five or more grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

☺Activity 7--Power Point Project (24 possible points)

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Content - Accuracy	All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.	Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate.	The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.	Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Spelling and Grammar	Presentation has no spelling or grammar errors.	Presentation has 1-2 spelling or grammar errors.	Presentation has 3 or 4 spelling or grammar errors.	Presentation has 5 or more spelling or grammar errors.
Use of Graphics	All graphics are present.	One graphic is missing from the presentation.	Two graphics are missing from the presentation.	No graphics are present in the presentation.
Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements.	Project is missing more than two key elements.	Project is lacking several key elements.
Background	All slides have background color. Background does not detract from text or other graphics.	One slide is missing background color. Background does not detract from text or other graphics.	Two slides are missing background color. Background may/may not detract from text or other graphics.	Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.
Cooperation	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. There is no arguing within the group.	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time.	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time. There are some disagreements within the group.	Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility. There are many disagreements within the group.

☺Oral Presentation (32 possible points)

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Content	Student shows a full understanding of the topic. Student is knowledgeable and understands what he/she is presenting.	Student shows a good understanding of the topic. He/She may not have full knowledge of what is being presented.	Student shows a fair understanding of the topic. He/She makes mistakes concerning the factual information.	Student does not seem to understand the topic very well. He/She makes many mistakes.
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Vocabulary	Student uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Student does not use any slang or inappropriate grammar in his/her presentation.	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be considered "slang" or inappropriate grammar.	Student uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 3 or 4 words that might be considered "slang" or inappropriate grammar.	Student uses inappropriate vocabulary. Five or more words that might be considered "slang" or inappropriate grammar are used.
Speaks Clearly	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.	Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Uses Complete Sentences	Always speaks in complete sentences.	Mostly (80-98%) speaks in complete sentences.	Sometimes (70-80%) speaks in complete sentences.	Rarely speaks in complete sentences.
Collaboration with Peers	Always listens to, shares with, and supports their partner. Tries to keep the presentation on task.	Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports their partner. Tries to keep the presentation on task.	Sometimes listens to, shares with, and supports their partner. Does not try to keep the presentation on task.	Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports their partner. Often is not a good team member.
Posture and Eye Contact	Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.	Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. May not appear relaxed and confident during the presentation.	Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. Is not relaxed and confident during the presentation.	Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. Is not confident or relaxed.
Listens to Other Presentations	Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements while others are giving their presentations.	Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement while others are giving their presentation.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting during other presentations.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has many distracting noises or movements during other presentations.

Part 1--16 points
Part 2--28 points
Part 3--24 points
Part 4--32 points
Total--100 points

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