WebQuest

Evaluation

You will graded based upon two two-part assignments. The first assignment is the research upon your directorate and the group outline of the directorate. The second part is the proposal that you submit to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the process that your group makes in reaching a consensus. The rubrics are outlined below.

Rubric for Directorate Research
	Beginning 0-3	Developing 4-6	Accomplished 7-9	Exemplary 10	Score
Homework Questions Answered Accurately	At least one answer is correct.	At least three answers are correct.	All responses are correct and answers are in partial sentences.	All responses are correct and written in complete sentences.
Evidence of Individual Understanding of Directorate	Just states that it is a sub division of department.	Explains a slight purpose of the directorate.	Explains many purposes of directorate.	Superbly highlights all the possible features of the directorate.
Group Outline Accuracy	At least one portion of outline is accurate.	At least three portions are correct.	All portions are correct but the outline format is not used.	All portions of the outline are accurate and the outline format is used.
Group Collaboration	One leader took charge and designed the entire outline independently.	Two Individuals contributed to the group outline by submitting an IDQ answer.	Three Individuals contributed to the group outline by submitting an IDQ answer.	All Individuals contributed to the group outline by submitting an IDQ answer.

Rubric for Committee Proposal
	Beginning 0-3	Developing 4-6	Accomplished 7-9	Exemplary 10	Score
Letter clearly and accurately conveys consensus of group	Addresses only one part of the writing task. Lacks a clear point of view.	Addresses only parts of the writing task. Demonstrates inconsistent point of view.	Clearly addresses all parts writing task. Demonstrates general point of view.	Clearly addresses all parts writing task. Demonstrates consistent point of view.
Letter demonstrates appropriate business format	Business letter elements are missing or out of place.	Most business letter elements are missing or out of place.	Some business letter elements are missing or out of place.	Few, if any, business letter elements are missing or out of place.
Letter is free of grammatical and typographic errors	Contains serious errors in the conventions of the English language (grammar, punctuation, capitalization).	Contains several errors in the conventions of the English language (grammar, punctuation, capitalization).	Contains some errors in the conventions of the English language (grammar, punctuation, capitalization).	Contains few, if any, errors in the conventions of the English language (grammar, punctuation, capitalization).
Excel Spreadsheet and Graph	A Spreadsheet and Graph are present.	The Spreadsheet or graph supports the written proposal.	Both the spreadsheet and the graph support the written proposal.	Not only does the Excel portion support the proposal but there are no errors in calculations or graphing.