Project 2 Rubric

Basic CSS Site

Rubric:

Use the following chart for self-assessment of your project (it shows how I’m going to grade it):

Possible Points
1 Three HTML pages in the project 1
2 The website has a unique design and does not use any of the files from the class demo. The design and content of the site address a specific topic. 1
3 Container DIV is centered in the browser window 1
4 Each page includes at least one image displayed in the main content area, along with a paragraph of related text (at least 150 words); each page uses different text and a different image. 2
5 Horizontal Navigation is created using an unordered list (as shown in tutorial) and links have the appearance of buttons 2
6 <head> of each page includes the <meta> viewport element 1
7 All CSS rules are in external, shared style sheet(s); Reset CSS rules load first. 1
8 Some text on the homepage is styled using a <span> 1
Total Possible Points 10

Common Issues:

  • Project not found on website (grade entered for this project=0 points)
  • Debug the site; click through ALL pages to look for broken links and other issues
  • Refine layout (align screen elements, don’t crowd content, etc.)
  • Improve the contrast between background and foreground elements
  • Use more compatible colors
  • Make fonts more legible
  • Proofread for spelling errors