Below is the rubric that was designed for this project:
 

Grading Criteria	5	3	1	0
Content (Quickfacts,Climate, Geography, Major Cities, and Tourist Attractions are each evaluated individually)	Everything on the page helps the audience understand the web site. Information is detailed and concise. There is not too much text, but enough to get your information across. You have included all of the required information on your country. There is a good balance between text and images. The page has substance!	The elements on the page contribute to the audience gaining an adequate understanding of the web site. The information is detailed but not presented in a concise manner.  There may be too much or not enough text, or not a good balance  between images and text. You have included 3 or more elements of the required information on your country.	There is not enough information on your page for your audience to develop a good understanding of the web site. There are lots of images and not enough information or not enough details. You have included 1-2 elements of the required information on your country. The page has lots of 'bells and whistles' but no substance.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Images	Images are carefully chosen to help enhance understanding of your web page. They are clearly explained with captions and are related to the text on the page. Images are appropriately sized (the file size is small enough so that the reader does not have to scroll to see the entire image.	Images are related to the text on the page, but captions are not detailed enough. The reader may have to scroll over to see part of the image, or the image is too large to be seen all at once on the screen.	Images do not seem to be connected with the text that is on the web page, or have vague captions. Images are included that do not help the reader understand the web page. The reader must scroll to see the images.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Organization  of Content	The order that the information is presented on the page is logical. The organization enhances understanding of the information being presented.	Information is presented in a sequence that makes some sense, but does not add to overall understanding of the information.	Sequence of the information on the page skips around and causes confusion.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Links	Links for navigation are easily recognized and link to the  appropriate site.	Links for navigation may not be easily recognized. Some may not link to the appropriate site.	Links are not logical, not recognizable, or missing.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Sources	Sources are listed at the bottom of the web page.  The sources are linked to the original site, where applicable.  The sources used are credible and reliable, and proof of such is evident (.edu or .gov, established tourist website, official country website).	Sources are listed at the bottom of the web page. Attempts were made to link the source, but when tried, the link does not work.  The sources appear credible, but proof of their credibility is not always evident.	Only one source is listed at the bottom of the page.  It is not linked to its original site.  There is no indication that the source is credible or not.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Alignment and Proximity	The page is neat. The position of the objects and images helps the audience understand the information.	The page is neat, but images are not placed in such a way that they complement the text.	The page is cluttered. Images are not placed logically or are not related to the text.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Mechanics	The page is free of spelling and grammatical errors.	The page has a few spelling or grammatical errors, but they do not distract the reader from the information.	The page has enough spelling and grammatical errors to distract the reader from the information.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Color and Contrast	The design colors (background and text) are pleasing and enhance the information on the page. It is easy to read. The colors complement the images.	The color is interesting, but it does not add to the page. The text is fairly easy to read. The colors may not complement the images.	Colors are poorly chosen, detract from the information or clash with the images on the page. Colors chosen make the text difficult to read.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Special  Features	Appropriate use of features, such as themes, backgrounds, animation, audio, and other special features enhance the web page. They do not clutter the page, or distract from the information.	Special features are used,  but neither add nor detract from the presentation.	Special features distract the reader from the information. They clutter the page and do not enhance the design.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Cooperative Work	Works well with others.  Assumes a clear role and related responsibilities. Motivates others to do their best.	Works well with others most of the time. Takes part in the decisions and contributes his/her fair share to the group.	Works well with others some of the time, but has difficulty sharing decisions and responsibilities.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Classroom Guidelines	Is always on task. Stays in his/her own area and works quietly with his/her  partner (s).	Occasionally leaves work area without permission. Sometimes talks to other groups around him/her.	Is often out of their area without permission. Is disruptive to the rest of the class.	No attempt was made to complete the goals set in this criteria.
Questions About The Webpage	Provided five questions that cover different areas of information about the country. Answers are readily found but do require the use of several links on the webpage.	Provided 3-4 questions that covered at least 3 different areas of information about the country. Answers are readily found and required the use of at least one link on the webpage.	Provided 1-2 questions about the country. Answers are readily found but used one or no links on the webpage.	No attempt was made to complete the requirements of this criteria.