| Excellent | Adequate | Needs Improvement | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | Inviting opening page draws the visitor inside; details are logical and effective; layout of pages provides good direction; easy to navigate through the pages | Inconsistent structure of pages or sequencing is inconsistent; some pages incomplete; some links disjointed - lack purpose; unclear connections among sections; sense of being lost or unsure navigating | No orientation for visitors; sequencing unclear; pages lack closure; no focus for links; pages are inconsistent; difficult to navigate in an organized way | |
| Frames | Frames enhance the use of the site, the entire page is displayed within the frame | Frames exist within the site but do not enhance the ease of use. | Frames are not used within the site. | |
| Tables (padding and spacing) | Cell padding and/or spacing are used to enhance the readability of the table information | Cell padding or cell spacing are used but do not enhance the readability of the table information | No cell padding or cell spacing used in the tables | |
| Horizontal Alignment of Table, Images, & Text | Images, text & tables are placed on pages enhancing the page appearance. Text within the table is easy to read and follow due to text alignment. | Images, text and table alignment, and text alignment within a table is changed but does not necessarily enhance the readability of the information to enhance the appearance of the page. | Horizontal alignment of images, table and text is not changed. | |
| Forms | Correct type of input boxes are used in each area of the form(s). Many types of input boxes are used (checkbox, radio, text, pop-up). | The correct type of input box is used in most of the forms. Only two type of input boxes are used | Only one type of input boxes is used. | |
| Form Elements | All elements within the form tags are included (name, value, select, option, etc.) | Most of the elements within the tags are complete. | Forms are disorganized, tags are incomplete. | |
| Form Layout | Forms are within a table for ease of use and organization. | At least one form is within a table. | No tables are used to organize forms. | |
| Correct Spelling and Word Usage | Grammar and word usage are correct, punctuation is accurate, spelling is correct, site needs little or no editing | Minor problems with grammar or usage, punctuation sometimes missing or wrong, spelling is usually correct, site needs some editing | Paragraph structure is missing, errors in grammar or usage noticeable, many punctuation mistakes, frequent spelling errors, site needs extensive editing | |
| Easy Navigation Between Pages | Title page with other pages branching off; navigation path is clear and logical, all links work | Three pages with clear order, labeling and navigation between pages; all links work | Two pages with links to other pages. | |
| Creativity | The page is inviting, well organized, creative thought was given to each page. | Pages are organized, creativity is shown | Some creative imagination is demonstrated | |
| Images and Colors | Images and colors enhance the page | Images or colors detract from purpose/readability. Colors or images make text difficult to read. | Few images and colors are used | |
| HTML Tags are Correct and Easy to Read | HTML tags are correct and easy to read | Most HTML tags are correct; Most are easy to find | HTML tags are difficult to find/read; Many tags are not correct |