Evaluation Criteria for Blog Project

Based on the discussion on Oct. 16th, below will be used for evaluating blog project this semester.

About the Language
1. Understandable/Readable:
-Words (translate/define new words in English)
-Kanji (refrain from using un-learned kanji or spell out in hiragana)
-Use learned grammatical structures
2. Reasonable length (about five sentences or more in Japanese)
3. Majority of the blog should be in Japanese; can elaborate in English
4. Short paragraphs

About the Content
1. Readable content
2. Displays enthusiasm for learning Japanese
3. Keep content of blog relevant to the assigned topic/stay on topic
4. Interesting information
5. Show your personality

About the Format
1. Readable
2. Fun/nice/pleasing format/layout/use of color
3. Use Media other than words such as videos and pictures
4. Engaging content and visuals (We want to see/read interesting stuff!)
5. Avoid distracting and too much media (e.g. loud music and excessive videos/pictures)
6. Easy to find the comment box

About the Frequency
1. Regular/Frequent postings and updates

Others
1. Comment and respond to comments
2. Good interaction between commenters and posters