I-Search Project
Evaluation Criteria

Designing and creating this Project not only involved making a Web Page, but also researching and reporting on a science topic.  To give credit for all the facits of work involved this evaluation is divided into three sections:  Web Page Design and Construction, Content of "Linked" pages, and The Answer to the Question.

Web Page Design and Construction
Criteria Possible
Score		 Your
score		 Teacher Comments
1.  This site downloads quickly 5 __ ____
2.  This site looks impressive 5 __ ____
3.  The Home page makes it very clear what 
the site is and what can be learned here.		 5 __ ____
4.  There are links for both forward and 
backward movement.		 5 __ ____
5.  The links available are helpful and appropriate 5 __ ____
6. This site offers some very useful information 5 __ ____
7.  The information at this site is labeled and
organized		 5 __ ____
8.  Sources of information are clearly cited 5 __ ____
9.  The "special effects" have a definite, helpful purpose 5 __ ____
10.  There is an email address for the author in an 
obvious place		 5 __ ____

                              TOTAL=                       50                  ________

The criteria here closely resembles the criteria for determining whether a Web page on the Net is worth using as a source.  That is because if you have done a good job, others should be able to use what you've published as a creditable source of information!

If your score on this section is less than "50" you have the option to make repairs and resubmit your work within one week!

Content of Linked Pages
Criteria Points
Possible		 Your 
Score		 Teacher Comments
INTRODUCTORY PAGE
1. Attracts interest
2. Makes the purpose of the project clear
3. Introduces the individual sections
5
5
5		 ___ ____
FEEDBACK PAGE
1. Briefly explains the reason feedback is requested
2. Outlines the kind of response that would be helpful
5
5		 ___ ____
REFLECTION PAGE
1. Answers are thoughtful
2. Practical suggestions are given for improvement
5
5		 ___ ____
INTERVIEW PAGE
1. Short biographical sketch makes it clear that the
expert is qualified.
2. Answers recorded here add to the viewers
understanding of the topic		 5

5

 __ ____
WORKS CITED
At least 4 reliable sources are indicated correctly
5		 __ ____
TOTAL 50 __ ____

The Answer to the Question
Enough background knowledge is provided so the viewer
clearly understands the importance of the question.		 10 __ TEACHER COMMENTS:
 
The question is clearly answered or the explanation for why
it cannot be answered is clear and complete		 20 __ ____
At least 2 diagrams, pictures, graphs or charts have been
included that enhance interest and understanding:		 _ __ ____
One "visual"  is helpful and appropriate 5 __ ____
Another "visual" is helpful and appropriate 5 __ ____
If other "visuals" have been included, up to 5 extra points may
be recorded here for that additional quality work.		 5 __ ____
Care has been taken to use proper sentence structure,
punctuation, and grammar		 10 __ ____
TOTAL 50+ __ ____

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