iPrint Group
Critical Resource Analysis
March 3, 2010
In his book, Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution, Howard Rheingold takes a comprehensive look at how communities and individuals center on developing technology. As technology continues to grow, people are beginning to discover was to communicate via the Internet and their mobile devices. Howard Rheingold discusses how groups can cooperate together to form “smart mobs” and share information using computing devices.
each would be worth 20 points to equal 100%
1) make sure that the information is accurate
2) the audience is clear
3) photos are included
4) map is professional put together
5) icons/lines are "eye cathing" and related to the topic
Final Map Rubric out of 60 points
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Map's Basic Appearance & Features: 20%
[placemarkers, pictures, etc.]
Map's Usability: 20%
[easy to access/easy to navigate]
Map's Cohesiveness: 20%
[locations & arrangement are fitting to accomplish its goal]
Map's Effectiveness: 20%
[will it reach its intended audience & goal]
Map's Overall Success: 20%
Descriptions of map and locations included on map 20%
Inclusion of pictures, videos, links, etc. 20%
Evidence of considering audience 40%
Inclusion of addresses, phone numbers, hours, etc. 20%
Map Content 50%
Map includes five or more sites and has written content relevant to the map itself. The content is well-chosen and provides the viewer with sufficient information about the site.
Presentation 20%
The map is clearly labeled and marked, titles are logical, and markers are clear. The map is not cluttered or difficult to read.
Context 15%
Content
1. There are at least five sites on the map. /10
2. Graphics are appropriate, clear, and professional. Map uses graphics to enhance strategies and theme. /10
3. Descriptions are interesting and provide correct information. /10
4. Grammar is correct and professional. /10
5. Icons/placemarks/lines are accurate and appropriate to the map; nothing is out of place, left unmarked, or left unexplained. /10
Purpose
6. Map is on time and reveals student engagement through research and design. /10
7. Theme of the map is consistent and clear throughout. /10
Well-written descriptions: 35%
Aesthetic appeal: 20:%
Clear Purpose and Audience: 20%
Ease of use/ arrangement: 15%
Grammar and Mechanics: 10%
Final Map: (out of 60%)
-Proper use of icons (icons relate to what is mapped) 10%
-Final design plan reflects final map accurately. 10%
-Links/pictures are working properly. 10%
-Spelling/grammar. 5%
-At least five sites are plotted. 5%
-Information in descriptions is appropriate to location. 10%
-Turned in by due date. 10%
