PA High School Computer Fair
                                       Information-Based Web Page Design Scoring Guidelines

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Content	There is a clear statement of purpose, theme or main idea for this Web project. There is a rich variety of relevant supporting information that is useful. All sources of information are properly and clearly credited. Information presented appears to be accurate, complete, and current and is clearly stated. There is excellent evidence of student learning and effort.	The purpose, theme or main idea of this Web project is not clearly stated or may be vague. There is some variety of relevant supporting information. Most sources are properly and clearly credited. Information presented appears to be accurate, complete, and current but this is not always clear. There is substantial evidence of student learning and effort.	This Web project lacks a clear sense of purpose or central theme. There is little variety of the relevant supporting information. Some of the information may not seem to fit. Citation of sources needs improvement. Information is incomplete, out of date, and/or incorrect. There is adequate evidence of student learning and effort.	The project has no clear purpose or theme. There are no supporting details and information. No citations are given. Information is incomplete, out of date, and/or incorrect. There is little evidence of student learning and effort.	Content Score is:
Conventions	Clear, concise, well-written, no spelling or grammatical errors.	Few syntax, spelling or grammatical errors.	Moderate amount of spelling, syntax, and/or grammatical errors.	Many spelling, syntax and grammatical errors.	Conventions Score is:
Layout /Design	The opening page clearly introduces the overall structure of the site. Sequencing from page to page is logical and effective. There is unity and consistency among text and graphic elements. There are clear and attractive transitions between pages. Text and graphic elements are arranged to create an organized "white space".	The opening page adequately introduces the structure of the site. Sequencing is logical. Text and graphic elements are arranged but lack appropriate "white space" appearing cluttered. There is adequate unity but some inconsistency among text and graphic elements. There are inconsistencies in transitions.	The opening page does not adequately introduce the structure of the site. Details seem unrelated and information is not grouped logically. Project has text and graphics however they lack or have too much "white space". There is little unity and consistency among text and graphic elements. Transitions need improvement.	The opening page does not introduce the structure of the site. The sequencing makes the project hard to understand. Project lacks text or graphics with no organized "white space". There is no unity or consistency among text and graphic elements. Pages are disconnected and unrelated.	Layout/ Design Score Is:
Technical Elements	Navigation is clear and consistent throughout the project. The use of links and menus make it clear how to continue to explore an idea with appropriate layers of detail. Links to other web sites represent a valuable collection of resources related to the topic.	Navigation is consistent however is not always clear. Menus and links to other web sites are generally appropriate and interesting. A visitor may be confused by some links or menus. Links to other web sites are appropriate and informational.	Navigation is somewhat difficult and unclear. The project has some links, buttons, or menus. It is however difficult to determine which links are central to the project. Links to other web sites don't seem to contribute to the project purpose or main idea.	Navigation is difficult. It is easy to get lost in this project. There are few useful buttons, menus, or navigational tools. There are few or no supporting links to other web sites.	Technical Elements Score Is:
Appearance	The overall appearance of the pages is balanced and graphically pleasing. Titles, text, colors and graphics are exemplary. The project is outstanding in its appearance and stimulates viewer interest.	The overall appearance of the pages is graphically balanced and organization of the pages is acceptable. The titles, text, colors and graphics are attractive and acceptable. The project is attractive and promotes viewer interest.	The overall appearance of the pages is not attractive. Colors, backgrounds and/or text are not used effectively, but the pages are readable. Icons and other graphical elements don't seem to serve any useful purpose other than for decoration. The project does not promote viewer interest.	The overall appearance is not attractive. The colors or background are too busy and the text hard to read. The graphical elements serve no purpose. The page organization is distracting and promotes no viewer interest.	Appearance Score Is:

Developed by Chester County Intermediate Unit - Revised 11/16/2006