This assessment rubric is based on one created by Vicki Davis for the Flat Classroom Project.

You may assign points to this rubric or you may use it as a checklist and/or a means of self-assessment.

Collaboration (TEAMWORK):

• A collaborative effort (as seen in the history and discussion areas) --
  Wikis are collaborative. Each person brings their strengths and contributes things that they are good at to the project. You are expected to work with your group partners and contribute meaningful work to the wiki.
• Revisions either improve the editing or add additional content. You do not delete content of the other person unless that content is found to be in error. If such error is found, you are to communicate via discussion your reason for deleting the information. Each topic to be discussed will be created under a different "thread" or topic under discussions.
• Did you contribute meaningful information to the wiki? Did you communicate effectively with your group partners? Did you discuss differences and resolve them effectively? Did you use the discussion area and post facts on the wiki page?

Visual appeal

• Graphics are used as needed and add to the message.
• Graphics are not distracting and used where needed to further explain a topic. It does not look cluttered.
• If a significant amount of content is added, a new page is added. (To make a new page - your page name should be the name of your project as shown in the header a dash "-" and the subtopic to be explored.)
• You must include a minimum of two graphics for your topic.

Hyperlinks to sources

• An effective wiki hyperlinks sources and gives readers additional information about the topic. Because most people tend to not trust wikis (they don't know the authors), you must include a variety of hyperlinks to be considered an effective source of information. As people follow your hyperlinks, they will begin to look at the information you've linked to. They will learn that you are an authority and that you've "done your homework."
• Make sure that you have checked your hyperlinks and that they work.
• You must have at least 5 hyperlinks on the wiki including 2 hyperlinks within this wiki project to pages of other groups as appropriate.

Original, intelligent wording

• The effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources.)
• The wording is intelligent and meaningful with proper spelling and grammar. Wikis may be read by a global audience and authors must keep that in mind.
• You do not plaigarize.

Multimedia tools are used

• The use of sound, images and/or video involves the wiki reader more through the increased engagement of hearing and sight. When it is used effectively, it can boost you into the hall of fame because you have more thoroughly taught your reader about your subject.
• You must incorporate either a podcast, PowerPoint slideshow or photostory (you may use more than one of these multimedia tools) into your wiki. These are due in mid-December.

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Part B - Content

• Do you sufficiently explain the topic? Is it understandable to a person who does not know anything about the topic and is not necessarily an expert in technology?