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The following list of criteria could be used to create a rubric for a student assignment in which students create an academic, researched web page.

Rubric for Professional Writing Online (web page):

Format:
  • Word count specified.
  • For wiki sites: threads are started and classmates and other members contribute.
  • For web sites, title is clear and site has no ads (use open-source applications).
Writing Style:
  • Specific audience is identified and addressed.
  • Context of the topic is clear.
  • Purpose of the web site is stated / thesis is evident.
  • Individual pages have clear topic sentences.
  • Argument is supported by critical analysis.
  • Textual organization is clear / connections are clear and logical within the text and between pages.
  • Clear headings are supplied.
  • Writing style is appropriate to the audience and also professional. Avoid casual language.
Research / Sources Used:
  • 7 (or any number) of peer-reviewed resources are used.
  • Minimum of 10 (or any number) sources.
  • Supporting materials are used for the argument and in analysis.
Graphics:
  • Graphics and graphic appearance is appropriate. Graphic organization support the purpose of the site.
  • Images are used. Images are referenced and analyzed in the text.
  • Links are included. Links are relevant and annotated.
  • Other media is used as applicable / media referenced and analyzed.
  • Graphic design is appropriate, user-friendly / design is clean and clear.
Citation:
  • Includes Works Cited / Reference page
  • Internal citation is evident and follows MLA , APA or another style.
  • No plagiarism of quotations, ideas, visuals, or other media.
Institutional Outcomes:
  • Writing outcome is met.
  • Information literacy outcome is met
  • Technology outcome is met.



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tolsen what would you ad? 0 Oct 17 2008, 2:42 PM EDT by tolsen
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What else should students do and be graded on? A student profile?
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tolsen Previous rubric 0 Oct 16 2008, 11:35 PM EDT by tolsen
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I tried to use a more traditional rubric (and it did not work):
Criteria
______page length, 8-10 pages
______3 drafts
______Works Cited page in MLA style
______One authoritative web site at least
______One image (photo or graph or chart) at least
______One print source
_____ uses a clear approach and follows guidelines of that approach:
Investigative Position Paper Definition Policy Refutation
______ clear argument; central thesis
_______Thoughtfulness of your argument
_______Accuracy (citations, quotations, statement of ideas)
_______Inclusion of all important information to support the argument
_______meets criteria of the writing rubric
_______ sources: aim for 10. You have two types: primary and secondary. As for secondary: majority should be critical / authoritative. Show a variety.


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