Interactive Fiction Rubric CATEGORY ADEPT ADVANCED ACCEPTABLE NOVICE Adaptation Elements Connotation Pattern

Effectively adapts knowledge domain from original source to playable genre Retains sources context

Convincingly adapts knowledge domain from original source to playable genre Adaptation may be generic or only partially retain sources context

Vague or loose adaptation of knowledge domain from original source to playable genre Adaptation retains only a small fraction of sources context

Does not identify or adapt knowledge domain from original source to playable genre Source context is weak or absent

Research & Annotation Quantity Quality Consistency

Advanced research collection Interpretation shows critical thinking and proper citation

Consistent evidence of research Interpretation is mostly objective and properly cited

Minimal evidence of research Interpretation of is anecdotal or cited out of context

No evidence of research Interpretation is arbitrary

Principles of Visual Design Partiality Consistency Pattern Quality of Medium

Interesting, unique style Original, creative art Continuity editing with logical coherence Digitized to standard Scale is fully aligned with outcomes

Appropriate, consistent style Original but generic art Continuity editing with mostly logical coherence Mostly digitized to standard Scale is aligned with most outcomes

Negligible, inconsistent style Some clip art Discontinuous editing with minimal coherence May not be digitized to standard Scale is generally not within scope or aligned with outcomes

Weak, poorly conceived style Mostly clip art or visuals missing Discontinuous editing with no coherence Not digitized to standard Scale is not within scope or aligned with outcomes Computational Thinking & Game Theory

Decomposition Pattern Generalization & Abstraction Cause/Effect, Sequencing,

Demonstrates mastery of four elements

Demonstrates proficiency of three elements

Demonstrates an understanding of two elements

Unsuccessfully integrates one element, or includes no elements

Variables Metanarrative Inductive Reasoning Wireframes or Outline Collaboration Roles Deadlines Input Peer Feedback

Consistently fulfills role Contributions are original and thoughtful Meets all deadlines Leads and participates actively Values input and work ethic of peers

Mostly contributes without prompting Contributions are appropriate Meets most deadlines Participates but does not advocate for change or lead Respects the input and work ethic of peers

Does not contribute without regular prompting Contributions are minimal Meets few deadlines Ignores most input and work ethic of peers Group may file formal complaint, after which some improvement occurs

Does not contribute even with regular prompting Relies on others to do work Fails to meet deadlines Does not respect input or work ethic of peers Group may file formal complaint, after which no significant improvement occurs Coding & Programming

Organized Readable Reusable Documented Timely

Works and displays correctly Meets all specifications; readable Reusable Documentation clearly explains what the program is accomplishing and how Delivered on time

Works and displays correctly Meets most specifications; mostly readable Most parts are reusable Documentation includes embedded comments and simple header notes Delivered with 1-2 days of deadline

Produces correct results does not display correctly Mostly unreadable Few parts can be reused Documentation is limited to comments embedded in the code with simple header comments Delivered 3-5 days past deadline

Produces incorrect results Difficult to read Not organized for reusability Documentation is limited to comments embedded in the code or missing Delivered a week past deadline

Grammar & Style Few to no errors Minor errors that rarely interfere with comprehension

Multiple errors that interfere at times with comprehension

Multiple errors that block comprehension Quality Assurance & User Review

Aesthetics Usability Originality

Exceptionally attractive and useable layout Consistent with best practices All content is authentic and original

Appealing and useable layout Mostly adheres to best practices Some content may be borrowed, but permissions were obtained or falls under Fair Use

Cluttered, boring, or clumsy layout Not consistent with best practices Content mostly borrowed, but permissions were obtained or falls under Fair Use

Confusing, distracting, or unoriginal layout Ignores best practices Content may be borrowed without obtaining permissions