CptS 543—Human-Computer Interact
Graduate Student Assignment Assessment Rubric
Performance Weight D-F Level: Emerging (0-6
Criterion pts)
1. Summary 15% Summary section is missing or
deficient in a major way. For
example, it contains major
inaccuracies or omissions, or it is
incoherent or extremely difficult
to understand.
2. Critical Review 30% Critical review section is missing
or deficient in a major way. For
example, it is missing two or
more required elements; it misses
more than one obvious strength or
weakness; or more than one
position may not be justified or
corroborated.
3. Integration with 20% Related work section is missing
Related Work or deficient in a major way. For
example, it fails to situate the
article within the context of
related work, or fails to cite any
outside sources not cited by the
article.
4. Implications for HCI 20% Implications for HCI section is
deficient in a major way. For
example, it fails to consider the
implications of the article for two
or more of the stakeholders listed
in “Mastering,” or it is incoherent
or extremely difficult to
understand
5. Formatting 5% Three or more items in the
"Mastering" list are deficient in
some way.
B-C Level: Developing (7-8 pts)
Summary section is deficient in a
minor way. For example, it is too
long, too short, contains minor factual
inaccuracies, minor omissions, or it is
unclear in some way.
Critical review section is deficient in
some minor way. For example, it fails
to consider one of the required
elements listed in “Mastering,” it
misses an obvious strength or
weakness, or one or more positions is
not justified or corroborated.
Related work section is deficient in a
minor way. For example, it is unclear
or inaccurate in a minor respect, or it
cite sonly one relevant outside source
not cited by the article
Implications for HCI section is
deficient in a minor way. For
example, it fails to consider the
implications of the article for one of
the stakeholders listed in
“Mastering,” or it is unclear in some
way.
One or two items in the "Mastering"
list are deficient in some way.
Spring, 2011
A Level: Mastering (9-10 pts) Score/Comments
Clearly and succinctly summarizes
article in at most two paragraphs.
Critical review section presents
cogent review of article from
author’s perspective. The section
considers the authors and their
biases, the strengths and weaknesses
of the article, and how it could be
improved. Author’s positions are
well justified and corroborated.
Related work section clearly situates
the article within the context of
related work, including work that
has been subsequently published.
The section cites at least two
relevant outside sources not cited by
the article.
Implications for HCI section
thoughtfully and carefully considers
the implications of the article for
HCI researchers, practitioners, and
users of technology (if appropriate).
• Essay contains title page in proper
format
• Essay fits within 3 single-spaced
pages (11-point Times font, 1 inch
margins, one line between
paragraphs) Essays that exceed
three pages receive automatic 0
• Citations to outside sources
appear in proper APA format
• Reference list in included on
additional pages at end of essay in
APA format
Performance Weight D-F Level: Emerging (0-6
Criterion pts)
6.Overall effectiveness 10% • In many places, language
of written obscures meaning
communication • Grammar, syntax, or other
errors are distracting or
repeated. Little evidence of
proofreading. Style is
inconsistent or inappropriate
• Work is unfocused and poorly
organized; lacks logical
connection of ideas. Format is
absent, inconsistent or
distracting
B-C Level: Developing (7-8 pts)
• In general, language does not
interfere with communication.
• Errors are not distracting or
frequent, although there may be
some problems with more difficult
aspects of style and voice
• Basic organization is apparent;
transitions connect ideas, although
they may be mechanical. Format is
appropriate although at times
inconsistent
• Most sources are cited and used
correctly
A Level: Mastering (9-10 pts) Score/Comments
• Language clearly and effectively
communicates ideas. May at times
be nuanced and eloquent.
• Errors are minimal. Style is
appropriate for audience
• Organization is clear; transitions
between ideas enhance
presentation. Consistent use of
appropriate format. Few problems
with other components of
presentation