Web Page Rubric
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10
15
20
Layout / Design
Pages are
unattractive.
Text is difficult
to read. The
backgrounds are
distracting.
Pages appear
“busy” or
“boring”. Text
may be difficult
to read. The
backgrounds are
somewhat
distracting.
Pages are
eye-catching and
attractive. Text
is easy to read.
The backgrounds
are subtle and
appropriate.
Pages are well
organized with
tables. Text
spacing and
alignment make
reading easy. The
backgrounds
enhance the page.
Graphics
There are no
sounds, photos,
animations, or
clip art or they
are inappropriate
or of low quality.
Photos are blurry
or fuzzy;
animations and
clip art do not
“fit with the
topic. Too many
pictures make the
download time too
slow.
Sounds, photos,
animations, and
clip art are
appropriate, of
high quality, and
download fairly
quickly.
Sounds, photos,
animations, and
clip art are used
creatively and
may follow a
theme.
Information /
Content
Information is
poorly written,
inaccurate, or
incomplete.
Information could
be better written
and/or too much
information is
given in each
section
Information is
well written ,
interesting to
read and is
presented in
short sections.  
Information is
creatively
written and
cleverly
presented.  
Writing
Mechanics
Errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
usage and grammar
repeatedly
distract reader.
(5 or more)
Errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
usage and grammar
distract or
impair
readability. (3
or more errors)
The text is
clearly written
with little or no
errors in
grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling.
The text is
written with no
errors in
grammar,
capitalization,
and spelling.
Navigation /
Links
The user may
become lost or
links may be
missing or not
working.
The user may
become confused
when moving
between pages.
Some links may
not work.
Links are
consistent and
easy to find so
that the user can
easily navigate
back and forth
through pages.
Links are created
with images and
animations to
enhance text
links.
Citations
No way to check
validity of
information.
Sometimes
copyright
guidelines are
followed, some
information,
photos and
graphics do not
use proper MLA
citations.
Most sources use
proper MLA
citation, some
sources are
documented to
make it possible
to check on
accuracy of
information.
Sources are
properly cited so
the audience can
determine the
credibility and
authority of the
information. All
sources of
information are
clearly
identified and
credited using
MLA citations.
Web Page Rubric