Web Site Design Peer Evaluation Rubric

SITE EVALUATED:
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100
<- Total Points Assigned
#
 Points
Rubric Element
5.5 = Excellent
[(18 X 5.5) + 1 = 100%]
5.0 = Good/Satisfactory
Meets Requirements
3.0= Adequate
0 = Does not meet Criteria
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{1} Cross-Platform Compatibility
 IE 4x and Netscape 4x or higher Browser Compatibility:
Text  Browser option
 IE 5x and Netscape 4.x or higher Browser Compatibility
 IE5x or Netscape 6x only higher Browser Compatibility
  
2
 {2} DESIGN
  Website subdivided into logical supporting pages
Website subdivided into logical supporting pages; if presented as a single page, offers a table of contents with section links to avoid scrolling
   
3
 {3} Content
The site has a well-stated clear purpose and theme that is carried out throughout the site
The site has a clearly stated purpose and theme, but may have one or two elements that do not seem to be related to it.
 The purpose and theme of the site is somewhat muddy or vague.
The site lacks a purpose and theme.
4
 {4} Navigation
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. Navigation is intuitive, easy to understand, and provides flexibility in movement
 Links for navigation are clearly labeled, allow the reader to easily move from a page to related pages (forward and back), and internal links take the reader where s/he expects to go. A user rarely becomes lost.
Links for navigation take the reader where s/he expects to go, but some needed links seem to be missing. A user sometimes gets lost.
Some links do not take the reader to the sites described. A user typically feels lost.
5
 {5} External Links (content)
 All links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites and standards
Almost all links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.
 Most links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.
 Few links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.
6
 {6} Layout
"aesthetics"
The Web site has an exceptionally attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements. White space, graphic elements and/or alignment are used effectively to organize material.
 "aesthetics"
The Web pages have an attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.
The Web pages have a usable layout, but may appear busy or boring. It is easy to locate most of the important elements.
 The Web pages are cluttered or confusing; difficult to locate items
7
 {7} Graphics
 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, are of good 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,  low quality, OR distract
8
 {8} Contact Information
Every Web page contains an email link and others as necessary; statement of authorship, school name, and date of publication/date last edited
 Almost all Web pages contain an email link and others as necessary;
Most (75-80%) Web pages contain an email link and others as necessary
 Several  pages lack contact link
9
 {9} Images (accessibility)
 All images display properly
All images especially those that are used for navigation, have an ALT tag that describes the image and its link so people who are visually impaired can use the Web site well.
All images display properly
Images include ALT, HEIGHT, WIDTH tags and offer initial thumbnail graphic if file size is large.
Most images display properly
Few or no images display properly
10
 {10} Basic Element Choices
such as horizontal rules, background or link colors, lists, and/or tables
 Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links form a pleasing palette, do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.
Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.
Colors of background, fonts, unvisited and visited links do not detract from the content.
Colors make the content hard to read or otherwise distract
11
 {11} Fonts & Styles
(italic, bold, underline)  
 The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles is used consistently and improves readability. Text is easy to read and contrasts with background..
 The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used.
12
 {12} DHTML elements on your site (scrolling text box, javascript element, style sheets, mouse rollover, etc.)
DHTML element and multimedias are thoughtfully edited and used only where they add to reader understanding of the content or to make the site more accessible to persons with visual handicaps.
Multimedia elements have a clear purpose)
DHTML element and multimedia have a purpose and use but 1 or 2 detracted from the overall site.
Random DHTML element and multimedias or distracting
13
 {13} Copyright
 Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for all borrowed material. No material is included from Web sites that state that permission is required unless permission has been obtained Material is original  with no copyright infringement
 Fair use guidelines are followed with clear, easy-to-locate and accurate citations for almost all borrowed material. 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 without permission
14
 {14} Spelling and Grammar
There are no obvious errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar
There are obvious1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar
There are obvious4-5 errors
More than 5 errors
15
 {15} Load Time
The pages typically load very quickly (10 seconds or less) on a 54k modem due to small graphics, good compression of sounds and graphics, and appropriate division of content. Multimedia elements load quickly or file size is indicated with user option to download
All pages typically load reasonably quickly (10-15 seconds) on a 54k modem due to small graphics, good compression of sounds and graphics, and appropriate division of content.
 One Web page typically takes more than 15 seconds to load, but the others load quickly.
Slow loading Web pages due to large graphics, animations, sounds, etc.
16
 {16} Accessibility
 Follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
Table of Contents
Site content is widely accessible or appropriate adaptations or explanations have been made.
   
17
 {17} Credibility
Content Accuracy
All information provided by on the Web site is accurate and all  assignment requirements have been met  Information is accurate and current. Site is bias-free or explicitly states point of view.
 Almost all the information provided by the Web site is accurate and all  assignment requirements have been met
 Almost all of the information provided by the student on the Web site is accurate
There are several inaccuracies in the content
18
 {18} Interest
The author has made an exceptional attempt to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended. Site contains in depth content encouraging users to return. Site stimulates thinking and reflection or serves a useful purpose for an identified audience.
The author has tried to make the content of this Web site interesting to the people for whom it is intended.
 The author has put lots of information in the Web site but there is little evidence that the person tried to present the information in an interesting way.
Provided minimal information; has not  tried to make interesting

Web Site Evaluation (Influencing Factors)Form
Web site was evaluated on the following system: (these factors can effect your individual website viewing experience)

1. Type of computer: Dell Optiplex GX-100 Desktop
2. Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional
3. Computer Speed 750 mhz
4. Memory 256 MB (RAM)
5. Internet Access: High Speed Broadband (cable modem)
6. Browser Used: _X_ NETSCAPE 4.8 _X_ IE5.50
7. Monitor Resolution 1024x768
8. Monitor Size 17"
9. Approximate Time of Day: __ Sunday June 29, 2003 2:23 PM _______
10. Other Information (firewall software: ZONE ALARM); (antivirus software: NORTON ANTIVIRUS)
References
RubiStar is an online tool developed by the University of Kansas to help teachers who want to use rubrics but do not have the time to develop them from scratch. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.shtml . A rubric is a tool for both students and instructors specifying the score for several levels of expected performance each of the assessed criteria’s. This rubric was developed from the Web Site Design Rubric using all the elements suggested; then merging the q370 related documents for the final website development project into RubiStar template.
Revised: January 25, 2003; for Q410 “Portfolio Development”
R.Y.M. Hubbard (Created October 21, 2002 for Q370 “Intermediate Web Development”)

Reference: Post your program of study, including the course name, number, semester taken to your portfolio. Be sure to include descriptions and reflections on each of the courses... Be sure to include which ISTE Standards each course helped you fulfill, and the artifacts for the courses ...