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We were talking about grading here not long ago, and I just found something
really interesting:

http://webusers.xula.edu/mhoman/1120blogs.html

It's for a theology class. I've given the beginning (purpose) and the
end (grading). The blog is the classwork, the project, the class participation
and the final.


Statement of Purpose for the Blog Project

Several biblical authors and subjects sought to improve dramatically the
worlds in which they lived. Similarly, this project asks you to make the world a
better place by identifying a problem and implementing a solution. Along the
way, you will reflect on how various biblical and non-biblical authors have
addressed similar issues. Additionally, in keeping with course goals, this
project seeks to improve your ability to think critically and to improve your
writing. Your blog (an abbreviation for web log) will provide a published
documentation of your thoughts, efforts, and means by which you personally improved the
world.





Week 14: Blog your thoughts on what your grade for this project should be and
why. Here are the criteria:

A = Nearly everyone in the class would agree that the project considerably
improved the world. Well written blogs documented the extensive work that went
into this project.
B = Blogged more than 1000 words every week. Quality writing was free from
grammatical errors. Project had a large scope and lasting duration.
C = Blogged 1000 words every week. Spelling and grammar had occasional
problems. Project contained much theory about what student would do, but little
concrete action that the student did do. Project scope was not very broad, and the
project's duration might be short lived.
D = Blogged less than 1000 words every week. Every blog had grammatical
problems. Project had little scope and short-lived duration.
F = Rarely blogged.


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