Overall Aesthetics (This refers to the WebQuest page itself, not the external resources linked to it.)

1 point

Background is gray. There are few or no graphic elements. No variation in layout or typography.

OR

Color is garish and/or typographic variations are overused and legibility suffers.

3 points

There are a few graphic elements. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout.

6 points

Appealing graphic elements are included appropriately. Differences in type size and/or color are used well.

Introduction

1 point

Introduction is purely factual, with no appeal to relevance or social importance.

2 points

Introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling question or problem.

3 points

The Introduction draws the reader into the lesson by relating to the learner's interests or goals and/or engagingly describing a compelling question or problem.

1 point

Introduction doesn't prepare the reader for what is to come, or build on what the learner already knows.

2 points

Introduction makes some reference to learner's prior knowledge and previews to some extent what the lesson is about.

3 points

The Introduction builds on learner's prior knowledge by explicitly mentioning important concepts or principles, and effectively prepares the learner for the lesson by foreshadowing new concepts and principles.

Task (The task is the end result of student efforts... not the steps involved in getting there.)

1 point

Task requires simply comprehending web pages and answering questions.

3 points

Task requires analysis of information and/or putting together information from several sources.

6 points

Task requires synthesis of multiple sources of information, and/or taking a position, and/or going beyond the data given and making a generalization or creative product.

1 point

Task requires simple verbal or written response.

2 points

Task requires use of word processing or simple presentation software.

3 points

Task requires use of multimedia software, video, or conferencing.

Process/Resources (The process is the step-by-step description of how students will accomplish the task. Resources should include links to the Web, books, video and other offline materials where appropriate.)

1 point

Process is not clearly stated. Students would not know exactly what they were supposed to do just from reading this.

2 points

Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.

3 points

Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly where they were in the process and what to do next.

1 point

Few steps, no separate roles assigned.

3 points

Some separate tasks or roles assigned. More complex activities required.

6 points

Lots of variety in the activities performed. Different roles and perspectives are taken.

1 point

Few online resources used.

2 points

Moderate number of resources used.

3 points

Many resources provided, including off-line resources.

1 point

Links are mundane. They lead to information that could be found in a classroom encyclopedia.

3 points

Some links carry information not ordinarily found in a classroom.

6 points

Links make excellent use of the Web's timeliness and colorfulness.

Evaluation

1 point

Students have no idea on how they'll be judged.

3 points

Criteria for success are at least partially described.

6 points

Criteria for gradations of success are clearly stated, perhaps in the form of a rubric for self-, peer-, or teacher use.

Credits

1 point

No credits are listed.

3 points

Some information is given to credit sources.

6 points

Complete descriptions of on-line and off-line resources are clearly stated. Credit is given for additional help received.

Total Score