Instructional Rubric for Digital Infographic

Main Idea
(x2)

Content
(x2)

Graphics

Color

Fonts

Mechanic
s

4
The topic is well
defined and easy to
understand. Visual
can stand alone
without any more
text or visuals.
At least 4 accurate
facts/concepts are
displayed in the
infographic.
Graphics relate well
to the topic and
make it easy to
understand.
Excellent use of
color is used.
Unique pairing of
complementary or
contrasting colors
are used and add
interest.
Excellent use of
fonts with no more
than 2 types used.
Fonts add interest
and complement
the topic.
No spelling or
grammatical errors.

3
Includes essential
information about
the topic.
Knowledge seems
to be average.

2
The topic is
defined but
some parts are
missing or the
topic is too
broad.
2 accurate facts
are displayed.

1
The topic is
vague and/or
there are several
factual errors.

Score
Student _______
Teacher_______

Fewer than 2
accurate facts
are displayed.

Student________
Teacher________

All graphics are

related to the
topic and most
make it easy to
understand.
Good use of color
making graphic
appealing to the
eye.

Graphics are
related to the
topic but some
information
seems lacking.
Colors are okay
but too many
colors have been
used or color
choice is not the
best choice.

Graphics are not

related to the
topic.

Student________
Teacher________

Colors are not

pleasing to the
eye and take
away from the
content

Student________
Teacher________

Fonts are well

chosen and
readable. No
more than 2
types of fonts are
used.
One or two
spelling or
grammatical
errors.

There are
several types of
font and/or the
fonts dont seem
to complement
the topic.
Three or four
spelling or
grammatical
errors.

Fonts make the

visual hard to
read.

Student________
Teacher________

More than five

spelling or
grammatical
errors.

Student________
Teacher_______

3 accurate facts
are displayed.