Rubric for Scoring IST 250 PBL Assignment #1
Instructions: Use the following scoring guideline to evaluate the following eight (8) topics of the solution. Give an overall rating to each topic on a scale of 1-5 (poor to superior), taking into account all of the criteria listed for each topic. In some situations, students may not have included certain components in their solution because it was not applicable. In this instance, ignore the criteria listed for that component when making your rating. If none of the criteria for a topic are relevant to the solution, use the N/A rating.
Scale:
5 = Superior (meets and exceeds most criteria)
4 = Above Average (meets and exceeds some criteria)
3 = Average (meets criteria)
2 = Fair (does not meet some of criteria)
1 = Poor (does not meet most of criteria)
N/A = Not Applicable
Topic / Criteria / Overall Rating (1-5) / Comments1. Content Accuracy: Usability/ Accessibility/ Information Architecture / User limitations and accessibility:
- Accounts for aspects of user limitation such as the technology the user has if using such things as streaming video, browsers, or plug-ins
- Accounts for the physical capabilities of the user
- The design is easy to learn and use
- The site’s structure and form reflect the content and information that the provider wants to convey
- The purpose of the site is clear
- The site reflects the needs of the user, not the provider
- The site is easy to maintain
2. Content Accuracy: Navigation / Understanding the User:
- Site design considers the audience
- The navigation reveals the structure of the site, is easily learned, is consistent, avoids irrelevant links, and supports user goals and behaviors
- Provides a flexible and easy to navigate system
Topic / Criteria / Overall Rating (1-5) / Comments
3. Content Accuracy: Conceptual Design /
Planning Before Design
- The type of site is clearly specified
- Addresses issues related to background and goals, understanding the project, audience, content, and functionality
Using Storyboards and Site Plans
- Includes overall design concept, the style of the site, name of each page, which topics go where, the links, a conceptual idea of where images go, what type and size are needed for graphics, that the layout will look like, and notes to the programmers
4. Content Accuracy: Site Design Considerations: Browsers / Browsers:
- Considers how the site will appear on different browsers
- Configures files with the proper MIME type, if applicable
Plug-Ins:
- Identifies any plug-ins needed, how they will be used, and instructions for how users can obtain the plug-ins
- Identifies any helpers needed and how they will be used
- Uses an appropriate design strategy for the intended audience
5. Content Accuracy: Displays /
Monitor size and resolution
- Considers typical screen resolution in the site design
Designing for Live Space
- Addresses live space conflicts and considerations
- Appropriate selection of flexible or fixed web page design
- Addresses drawbacks of selection
Choosing a Page Size
- Considers optimal resolution of page size for the intended audience and purpose of the site.
Design to Gain Attention
- Site design effectively highlights key elements such as the name of the site (header), the purpose of the site, navigation tools, key messages, and other important information
Topic / Criteria / Overall Rating (1-5) / Comments
6. Content Accuracy: Basic Text Issues /
Font size and style
- Appropriate use of bolded, italicized, and underlined text
- Appropriate use of font size for headlines, headers, and main body text
Font Color
- Appropriate use of font color for text and links
Background vs. Foreground Color
- Appropriate use of color contrast of background and foreground colors
7. Creativity /
Solution demonstrates uniqueness, creativity, and originality
/ Score:8. Organization /
- Written document(s) is well organized and easy to follow
- Correct use of spelling and mechanics
TOTAL
/ TOTAL SCORE(8-40):
MEAN SCORE (1.0-5.0 = Total score divided by number of Categories Rated): / Overall Comments: