Rubric for a Web-based Pathfinder

GRADED ... 5 4 3 2 1 0


CONTENT
Selected topic is of interest to others and will help guide future researchers
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Introduction is clearly written and defines the scope and importance of the project
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Selected materials are consistently of high quality and display thoughtful evaluation
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Focus is on a narrowly defined area of study but comprehensive in the range of sources within that area.
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Sources are balanced in terms of format and point of view
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Annotations are clearly written and convey the value of the source
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Sources recommended are not likely to be uncovered in a cursory search
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Students identified noted scholars or experts in the field
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Web links are of consistent high quality
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There are no glaring “research holes.” No critical work is missing.
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Advice to future researchers is solid and useful
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APPEARANCE
Interface is clear, easy to read and printer-friendly
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Sources are logically divided into logical categories
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Format selected is consistent throughout
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Book titles and hyperlinks are differentiated
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Page is spell-checked and grammatically correct
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Needs of the audience are considered and addressed through the design
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Call numbers for library books are clearly displayed.
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Page numbers are included in the citation.
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Correct usage of the MLA Format is clearly demonstrated.
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