Scoring Points

Criteria

Content

• Website expertly explores the chosen topic as evidenced by:

a. depth of information provided,

b.inclusion of supporting details, and

c. variety of information sources used

• All content is accurate, credible, current, and supported by citations.

Writing & Organization

• Website is written in English using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

• Writing is concise and easy to understand.

• Content is effectively organized so as to hold the reader’s attention and easily transition between sections.

Originality

• Website is creative and original in its approach to presenting the topic.

• A variety of information sources are used, including primary sources such as interviews, surveys, personal observations, and original artwork or multimedia recordings.

• Content is the original work of the students and not paraphrased or copied from outside sources in any way.
  (Plagiarism results in disqualification.)

Educational Relevance

• Content is written and organized for a student audience.

• Team effectively describes its’ intended audience and relevance to teaching and learning.

• Website is educational and informative.

Global Impact

• Team has selected a topic of global importance.

• Website proactively presents diverse viewpoints on the topic, with clear differentiation between opinion and fact.

• Website raises awareness, presents action steps, and/or effectively engages others in addressing the issue.

Citations

• All sources used to research and create the website are clearly identified and credited, ideally as footnotes on the relevant page and on a summary citations page.

• If the website includes text, images, or other legally protected materials (e.g. copyrighted information, images, audio, video), permission to use these materials is clearly stated or noted as public domain.

• Citations are thorough enough to verify content.

Collaboration

• Site Profile and website include a candid narrative on how the team worked together to create the website, divide tasks, share responsibilities, and overcome challenges.

• Students share reflections on difficulties encountered, group problem solving, and teamwork as experienced during the competition.

Team Diversity

• Student team members are located in, or come from, more than one country, region, socioeconomic, or cultural group.

• Site Profile and website explain how the team is diverse and the role diversity played in the development of the website.

Website Structure, Appearance and Function

• The site’s design and layout make it easy to use. Every page is visually well organized.

• Colors, fonts, and overall layout are creative, artistic, consistent across the website and do not interfere with the ability to easily read content.

• There are no technical problems (e.g. broken links or images, missing files, etc.).

Media Use

• Creative use of media (e.g. images, audio, video, animation, games, interactive features, etc.) enhances the presentation of information by engaging the user more deeply and illustrating key concepts.

* The Global Perspectives prize is awarded on the basis of the Global Impact and Diversity scores.