Grading
Rubrics
Assignments for
this course includes a research paper (5-10
pages, 12 pt.; typed, double-spaced, with 1" margins) and class
presentation on a User Interface. The proposal is due Tuesday (Feb. 26). The proposal should include:
1. the central theme of the final paper;
2.
the significance of
the UI and how it relates to discussions in class;
3.
a brief outline; and
4.
a tentative bibliography,
including both primary and secondary sources.
The final paper is due
|
PROPOSAL (10 pts) |
4 (Excellent) |
3 (Good) |
2 (Fair) |
0-1 (Poor) |
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Content |
Theme is well-defined. Proposal discusses significance of
UI and relates to material in course. Outline is comprehensive and complete. |
Theme is defined. Proposal discusses significance of UI and
relates to material in course. Outline is complete. |
Theme is vague. Proposal discusses significance of UI.
Outline is incomplete. |
One or more components of the proposal are missing. |
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Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling, and Sentence
Structure |
Proposal
is highly polished; no grammar or spelling errors. |
Proposal
is polished; maximum of one grammar or spelling error. |
Proposal
is adequate; maximum of two grammar or spelling errors. |
Inadequate
proposal; more than two spelling or grammar errors. |
|
Bibliography / References |
|
|
Bibliography
is complete. |
Bibliography
is missing some components. |
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PRESENTATION (40 pts) |
7-8
(Excellent) |
5-6
(Good) |
3-4 (Fair) |
0-2 (Poor) |
|
Content Knowledge |
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required)
with explanations and elaboration. |
Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. |
Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to
answer only rudimentary questions. |
Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot
answer questions about subject. |
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Organization |
Student presents information in logical, interesting
sequence which audience can follow. |
Student presents information in logical sequence which
audience can follow. |
Audience has difficulty following presentation because
student jumps around. |
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is
no sequence of information. |
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Delivery |
Student used a clear voice and correct, precise
pronunciation of terms. |
Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words
correctly. |
Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members
have difficulty hearing presentation. |
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks
too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. |
|
Grammar,
Mechanics, Spelling, and Sentence Structure |
Presentation
is highly polished; no grammar or spelling errors. |
Presentation
is polished; maximum of one grammar or spelling error. |
Presentation
is adequate; maximum of two grammar or spelling errors. |
Inadequate
presentation; more than two spelling or grammar errors. |
|
Technology |
Good
use of technology. |
Adequate
use of technology. |
Limited
use of technology. |
Technology
not used. |
Your paper/report
should include a brief history of the HCI, its importance, its characteristics,
and the “future” of this HCI.
|
FINAL PAPER (50 pts) |
7-8
(Excellent) |
5-6
(Good) |
3-4 (Fair) |
0-2 (Poor) |
|
Content |
Theme is well-defined. Paper discusses significance of UI and
relates to material in course. |
Theme is defined. Paper discusses significance of UI and
relates to material in course. |
Theme is vague. Paper discusses significance of UI. |
One or more components of the paper are missing. |
|
Research |
Excellent background, context, and idea development |
Good background, context, and idea development |
Adequate background, context, and idea development |
Poor background, context, and idea development |
|
Organization |
Student presents information in logical, interesting
sequence. |
Student presents information in logical sequence. |
Reader has difficulty following paper. |
Reader cannot understand paper because there is no
sequence of information. |
|
Comprehensibility |
Can understand all of what is being communicated. |
Can understand most of what is being communicated. |
Can understand less than half of what is being communicated. |
Can understand little of what is being communicated. |
|
Bibliography |
|
Bibliography is complete. |
Bibliography is not well organized and/or missing some components. |
Bibliography is almost or completely missing. |
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Effort |
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Exceeds the requirements of the assignment and have put care and effort into the process. |
Fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment. |
Fulfills few of the requirements of the assignment. |
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Grammar,
Mechanics, Spelling, and Sentence Structure |
|
Presentation
is highly polished; no grammar or spelling errors. |
Presentation
is adequate; maximum of two grammar or spelling errors. |
Inadequate
presentation; more than two spelling or grammar errors. |