Howell Spring 2013

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ENG 205: Introduction to Shakespeare

Digital Essay Assessment Rubric 4 3 2 1 0

Purpose: - Presents academic essay in digital format design/layout choices support & enhance idea presentation & development - Effective awareness of audience and media - Responds effectively to prompt Content: -Clear thesis -Effective use of textual evidence in support of thesis and discussion of ideas -Sound, well-developed argument/discussion - Combines text, image, and/or sound (as supplement, complement, juxtaposition) to convey ideas in coherent, organized developed presentation - Shows focus, clarity, and effort Layout/Design: - Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to principles of good design: precedence, spacing, navigation, chunking, clarity, consistency, contrast, alignment, etc. - Demonstrates good use of color, uses visuals that are clear and easy to see or read, etc. Organization/Navigation: - Portfolio/website is well-organized - Structure is logical and easy to follow - Portfolio/website is user-friendly and easy to navigate - Orientation of user remains clear Sources/Diction, Syntax & Mechanics: - Adequately documents sources, including images - Word choice, tone and style are suited to an academic genre
- Contains few to no errors of spelling, grammar, paragraphing, or formatting