iRubric: Maine Authors / Wiki Pages rubric

No biographical author information given. Author letter does not discuss book and has no questions for author.

Author information is minimal. Little connection with Maine made. Author letter has few deatils from book and contains only the most basic of questions.

Author information is sufficient, although may not always deal with just his/her writing life. May not develop connection to Maine. Author letter talks about book, but not in great detail. Questions are adequate.

Includes ample biographical information relevant to author's writing life. Connection with Maine is explained. Photo is included if available. Letter to author demonstrates knowledge of book and talks about favorite aspects. Includes thoughtful questions for the author.

Review is non-existent or too brief to cover anything of importance from the book.

Gives minimal information about Maine book, and has few if any details from book for support. Key factors are not discussed. Opinion about book is unclear.

Talks about Maine book, but doesn't give thorough details to support beliefs. Not enough emphasis given to key factors. Opinion is given, but may not make recommendation.

Disucsses Maine book, including specific details and direct references. Emphasizes one or more key factors (characters, plot, setting, theme). Gives opinion of book and makes recommendation.

Page is totally disorganized. There seems to be no plan at all with how information is placed. There are no visuals, and the book and author are not understood at all.

Basic planning has been used with the page, although much information seems awkwardly placed. Very few visual selections have been made, and often do not fit book.

Thought has been given to the organization of page, but some information seems out of place. Not all visual choices have been effectively selected, although most have been included to give a better understanding of book & author.

Content is well organized, using headings to separate information. Choice of graphics, visuals, colors, and fonts are used effectively and are well placed to enhance overall look, helping to develop a rich understanding of book & author.