INSPIRATION MAPPING RUBRIC |
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CATEGORY |
3 Exceeding |
2 Meeting |
1 Not meeting |
Arrangement of Map Concepts |
Main map concepts are easily identified; sub-maps branch appropriately from main idea |
Main concept maps easily identified; most sub-concept maps branch from main idea. |
Main concept maps are not clearly identified; sub-concept maps don’t consistently branch from main idea. |
Links and Linking Lines |
Linking lines connect related terms/point in correct direction; linking words accurately describe relationship between concepts; hyperlinks effectively used |
Most linking lines connect properly; most linking words accurately describe the relationship between concepts; most hyperlinks effectively used. |
Linking lines are not always pointing in the correct direction; linking words don’t clarify relationships between concepts; hyperlinks don’t function or fail to enhance the topic. |
Graphics |
Graphics are used appropriately and greatly enhance the topic. They also aid in comprehension, are of good quality, appropriate and well situated on the page. |
Graphics are used appropriately most of the time; most graphics selected enhance the topic, are of good quality, and are situated in logical places on the page. |
Graphics used inappropriately and or excessively; graphics poorly selected and don’t enhance the topic; some graphics are blurry and ill-placed. |
Content |
Reflects essential information; is logically arranged; concepts concisely presented; no misspellings or grammatical errors |
Reflects most of the essential information; is generally logically arranged; concepts presented without too many excess words; fewer than three misspellings or grammatical errors. |
Contains extraneous information; is not logically arranged; contains numerous spelling and grammatical errors. |
Text |
Easy to read and appropriately sized; no more than three different fonts; amount of text is appropriate for intended audience; boldface used for emphasis. |
Most text is easy to read; uses no more than four different fonts; amount of text generally fits intended audience. |
Font too small to read easily; more than four different fonts used; text amount is excessive for intended audience. |
Design |
Clean design; high visual appeal; four or fewer symbol shapes; fits page without a lot of scrolling; color used effectively for emphasis. |
Design is fairly clean, with a few exceptions; diagram has visual appeal; four or fewer symbol shapes; fits page well; uses color effectively most of time. |
Cluttered design; low in visual appeal; requires a lot of scrolling to view entire diagram; choice of colors lacks visual appeal and impedes comprehension. |
*This rubric was re-written in some areas based on a rubric written by Karen Franker. Instructor, Inspiration & Kidspiration: Tools to Increase Study Skills and Comprehension; 2004-2007