CATEGORY

A-Range

B-Range

C-Range

D/Failing

Research (40 pts)

The group took full advantage of databases and library resources.  A variety of sources were used (e.g. print, web, database, etc.)

The group took some advantage of databases and library resources.  More than one type of source was used (e.g. print, web, database, etc.)

The group took little advantage of databases and library resources.  Only one type of source was used (e.g. print, web, database, etc.)

The group took no advantage of databases and library resources.  One or no sources were used.

Information (80 pts)

All questions listed on the project outline were answered.  All relevant information that was not asked on the online was included.  All information is accurate and up-to-date.

Most questions listed on the project outline were answered.  Some relevant information that was not asked on the online was included.  Most information is accurate and up-to-date.

Some questions listed on the project outline were answered.  No relevant information that was not asked on the online was included.  Some information is accurate and up-to-date.

No questions listed on the project outline were answered.  No relevant information that was not asked on the online was included.  Information is questionable at best.

List of Sources (5 pts)

More than three different sources were used.

Three different sources were used.

Fewer than three different sources were used.

Sources are not cited or are unreliable.

User Friendliness (35 pts)

The wiki is well-organized in a clear, logical manner.  All information is easy to read and understand.  All links flow smoothly to other pages; no page is a “dead-end.”

The wiki is organized.  Most information is easy to read and understand.  Most links flow smoothly to other pages; few pages are “dead-ends.”

The wiki is poorly organized.  Some information is easy to read and understand.  Some links flow smoothly to other pages; several pages are “dead-ends.”

The wiki is not organized.  No information is easy to read and understand.  No links flow smoothly to other pages; all pages are “dead-ends.”

Teamwork (25 pts)

You personally contributed to the group’s success.  You made a consistent effort outside of class and cooperated with your group-mates in all stages of creation.  Class time was used effectively.

You contributed to the group’s success.  You made an effort outside of class and cooperated with your group-mates in most stages of creation.  Class time was generally used effectively.

You contributed somewhat to the group’s success.  You made some effort outside of class and sometimes cooperated with your group-mates.  Class time was used ineffectively.

You did not contribute to the group’s success.  You made no effort outside of class and never cooperated with your group-mates.  Class time was not used.

Individual Research (15 pts)

You found information about your organism’s adaptations AND theorized rationally about its adaptations.  You included a picture AND clear physical description of your organism.

You found information about your organism’s adaptations OR theorized rationally about its adaptations.  You included a picture OR clear physical description of your organism.

You described your organism’s adaptations.  You included a vague physical description of your organism.

You did no research on an organism.