ILP Website Evaluation Rubric – MED/IT

Content                                                                                                           Score: ______	
4 - The content is written clearly and concisely with a unique main idea/purpose/theme. The Web page points students to high quality, up to date curriculum resources. The annotations include motivating questions and advanced organizers that provide the reader with sense of what will be found on each Web page. The content is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. 
	3 - The purpose, theme, or main idea of the Web page is evident. The Web page points students to quality information resources that are curriculum related and developmentally appropriate. There are clear annotations describing Web-based resources so that students can navigate through the sites easily and locate the needed information. The content is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 
	2 - The theme or main idea of the Web page is vague and does not create a strong sense of purpose. The Web page points students to WWW information resources that do not relate to the selected curriculum topic. A few of the selected Web sites are not age appropriate for the target student audience. A few of the annotations are missing or do not describe the resources clearly so that students can navigate through sites easily and locate the needed information. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. 
	1 - The Web page lacks a clear purpose or central theme. The Web page points students to some WWW information resources which are not quality Web sites or do not have accurate information or are not age appropriate for the developmental level of the target student audience. Several annotations are missing or do not describe what students will find at the site or do not include advanced organizer questions to assist students in navigating easily through sites to locate the needed information. Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required.	
Readability                                                                                                    Score: ______   	
4 - The typography is easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of text.	3 - Sometimes the typography is easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detract and do not enhance readability. 
	2 - Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. 
	1 - The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting. 
	
Speed of Loading                                                                                         Score: ______	
4 - The Web page design uses bandwidth efficiently. Images are small in byte-size, and content downloads quickly for 28.8 access. Documents larger than five screens are divided into sections with internal links. 
	3 - The Web page graphics and documents download reasonably quickly for 28.8 access.	2 - The Web page design does not use bandwidth efficiently. Images are large and require a long time to download for 28.8 access. 
	1 - The Web page takes a long time to download, including large graphics, excessive use of frames or animated GIFs.	
Layout                                                                                                           Score: ______	
4 - The Web page layout is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of horizontal and vertical white space. 
	3 - The Web page layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.	2 - The Web page layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space. 
	1 - The Web page layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not have well-spaced elements. 
	
Navigation                                                                                                     Score: ______                      	
4 - All internal document links and paths are clear and logical. External links to all connecting Web pages work properly.  Site map is included with all workable links to pages on website.
	3 - Most internal document links connect back and forth correctly, and external links to other Web sites connect properly.  Site map is included with most workable links to pages on website.
	2 - Some internal document links and external links do not connect.  Site map is included but contain no links to website pages.	1 - Many internal document links and external links do not connect. Site map is not included.
	
Copyright                                                                                                    Score: ______	
4 - Fair use guidelines are followed with proper use of citations throughout the Web page.	3 - Fair use guidelines are frequently followed and most non-original material uses proper citations.	2 - Sometimes fair use guidelines are followed and some non-original material uses proper citations. 
	1 - Fair use guidelines are not followed. Non-original material is improperly cited. 
	
Footer                                                                                                          Score: ______	
4 - The Web page includes a footer listing author or contact person with e-mail address, a connecting link to homepage, date of creation or revision, and copyright information. 
	3 - The Web page includes a footer with three of the criteria. 
	2 - The Web page includes a footer with two of the criteria. 
	1 - No footer is included on the Web page.	
Browser Flexibility                                                                                    Score: ______	
4 - The Web page supports Internet Explorer and Netscape. If frames are used, there is a no-frames version available. 
	3 - The Web page supports Internet Explorer and Netscape and does not provide a no-frames version. 
	2 - The Web page supports one browser only. 
	1 - The Web page does not function in either browser.	
Structure of Web Site                                                                                 Score: ______	
4 - All navigation links work correctly. The interface between pages is intuitive and provides easy navigation back to the main outline or index page
	3 - Most of the navigation links and all sections connect back to the main table of contents.  	2 - Sometimes the navigation links work, but in other places the links does not connect to preceding pages or to the original index page.  	1 - The navigation links do not work or not enough links are provided to move internally within the document and between Web pages.  
	
Graphics/Sound and Animation                                                               Score: ______	
4 - The graphics, sound and/or animation assist the reader in finding information or enhance concepts, create interest, and are appropriate for the topic. Information is included concerning the size of the file when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. 
	3 - The graphics, sound/and or animation assists the viewer in understanding the layout, flow of information, or content. 
	2 - Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts. 
	1 - The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are inappropriate, do not represent any connection to the purpose or text, do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. 
	
Web Accessibility                                                                                       Score: ______	
4 – ALT tags are used consistently throughout website. Hyperlinks contain meaningful language. Linear tables and san serif fonts are used.  No flashing and movement on any pages.  Multiple access to content is included consistently with at least two from text, audio, or visual.	3 – ALT tags are used most of the time.  Hyperlinks contain adequate language descriptions.  Linear tables and san serif fonts are used most of the time.  Single element of flashing and movement.  Multiple access to content is included most of the time using two from text, audio or visual.	2 - ALT tags are used sometimes.  Hyperlink language unclear most of the time. Use of linear tables and san serif fonts are inconsistent.  Some flashing and movement.  Multiple access to content is inconsistent.
	1 - ALT tags are not used. Hyperlink language lacks meaning. Linear tables and san serif fonts are not used. Flashing and movement used on several pages with single access to content.	

Points:Grade Equivalent
41-44 points:  A
37-40 points:  A-
33-36 points:  B+
29-32 points:  B
25-28 points:  B-