iRubric: A Generic Rubric for Evaluating ePortfolios

Most artifacts and work samples are unrelated to the purpose of the eportfolio. There are more than four instances of unorganized, inaccurate, or difficult to interpret written information.

Few artifacts and work samples are related to the purpose of the eportfolio. There are three or four occurrences of unorganized, inaccurate, or difficult to interpret written information.

Most artifacts and work samples are related to the purpose of the eportfolio. There are only one or two occurrences of unorganized, inaccurate, or difficult to interpret written information.

All artifacts and work samples are clearly and directly related to the purpose of the eportfolio. All of the components demonstrate the use of clear, well organized, and accurate written communication.

None of the artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of that particular work including title, author, and date.

Some of the artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of that particular work including title, author, and date.

Most of the artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of that particular work including title, author, and date.

Each artifact is accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of that particular work including title, author, and date.

The eportfolio is difficult to read. Fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings do not enhance the presentation. Many formatting tools are under or over-utilized. Horizontal and vertical white space is used inappropriately so that the content appears cluttered. Background and colours are distracting. They diminish the readability of the text.

The eportfolio is often difficult to read. Fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings do not always enhance the presentation. Some formatting tools are under or over-utilized. Horizontal and vertical white space is used inappropriately in some places. Background and colours are distracting in some places. They diminish somewhat the readability of the text.

The eportfolio is generally easy to read. Fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings enhance the presentation. A few minor format changes would enhance the presentation. Horizontal and vertical white space is used appropriately in most places. Background and colours generally enhance the readability of the text.

The eportfolio is easy to read. Fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings enhance the presentation. Horizontal and vertical white space is always used appropriately. Background and colours enhance the readability and aesthetic quality of the text.