WWW Paper Grading Rubric (**Additional points may be deducted if directions are not followed.)

WWW #1 Technology (Sites used) GPS (grammar, punctuation, and spelling) Diversity Information/content for topic (double points)
6 points Use of five or more academically sound websites that are not linked. Excels at use of structure and clarity. No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in entire paper. Consistent use of clear expression. Paper has introductory paragraph, body, and closing paragraph. Differences explored (such as age, gender, ethnicity, SES, etc.) and explained clearly in summary. Clearly demonstrates consideration of differences with logical and factual clarity. Clearly and correctly identifies theories, defines terms, and provides analysis.
Examples further definitions and other supportive information interwoven to provide clarity to reader.
5 points Use of four different academically sound sites that are not linked. Consistently good use of structure and clarity. No more than three to five spelling, grammar, or punctuation in the entire paper and they do not detract from communication. A good explanation of diversity issues.Addresses differences with supporting logic. No errors in logic or facts present. Identifies theories, defines terms, and provides analysis, but some content difficulties or inaccuracies.
Good examples interrwoven to provide clarity to reader.
4 points Three different academically sound sites, but two are linked. Adequate use of structure and clarity. No more than six to eight spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors present in the entire paper and they slightly detract from communication. A limited explanation of diversity issues.Addresses differences with supporting logic. Logic and facts present. Identifies theories, defines terms, and provides analysis, but some content difficulties or inaccuracies. Paper lacks development of major ideas. Useful examples are present, but other supportive evidence does not aid paper. Points missing information or explanation.
3 points Three different academically sound sites taken from the same major page or two sites from different pages. Structure and clarity is slightly compromised affecting the writer's logical presentation. From nine to ten spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors present in the entire paper that detract from readability. Diversity issues present, but do not add to paper, seem "tacked on."Mentions differences with faulty logic and/or untrue statements. Provides undeveloped overviews of theories and terms. Little analytical connection. Some content difficulties or inaccuracies. Paper lacks development of major ideas. Examples are present, but other supportive evidence does not aid paper. Points missing information or explanation. Several (more than five) points missing explanation or clarity.
2 points Two academically sound sites taken from the same main page. Content is not well communicated due to difficulties with language use. Clarity of expression is significantly compromised. Several errors (more than 10) present in entire paper. Structure lacking. Inconsistent expression of clear, logical ideas. A mention of diversity but no explanation. Paper dominated by undeveloped overviews of theories and terms. Little analytical connection. Frequent content difficulties or inaccuracies. Paper lacks development of major ideas. Examples are rare/absent, and other supportive evidence does not aid paper. Several (more than seven) points missing explanation or clarity.
1 point One site used or paper based on use of sites that are not academically sound. Significantly inadequate expression of language skills Errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation made the paper completely unreadable. Structure and clarity severely lacking. In addition, paper reads more like an unconnected listing of information, without level-appropriate language competency. No diverse perspectives addressed in summary. Extremely limited explanations of theories or terms. Paper seems unconnected and uncoordinated in content. Underdevelopment of all aspects of paper.