| | Below Level 1 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Knowledge / Understanding | Fails to demonstrate an understanding of the different purposes and uses of online information | Shows a beginning understanding of the different purposes and uses of online information | Shows a developing understanding of the different purposes and uses of online information | Shows a competent understanding of the different purposes and uses of online information | Shows a confident understanding of the different purposes and uses of online information |
| Thinking / Inquiry | Fails to show an ability to evaluate online information on a global development topic | Shows a beginning ability to evaluate online information on a global development topic | Shows a developing ability to evaluate online information on a global development opic | Shows a competent ability to evaluate online information on a global development topic | Shows a confident ability to evaluate online information on a global development topic |
| Communication | Fails to show an ability to find multiple sources of information on a global development topic and to determine which is most appropriate for a variety of purposes | Shows a beginning ability to find multiple sources of information on a global development topic and to determine which is most appropriate for a variety of purposes | Shows a developing ability to find multiple sources of information on a global development topic and to determine which is most appropriate for a variety of purposes | Shows a competent ability to find multiple sources of information on a global development topic and to determine which is most appropriate for a variety of purposes | Shows a confident ability to find multiple sources of information on a global development topic and to determine which is most appropriate for a variety of purposes |
| Application | Fails to show an ability to apply different search skills and sources to researching a global development topic | Shows a beginning ability to apply different search skills and sources to researching a global development topic | Shows a developing ability to apply different search skills and sources to researching a global development topic | Shows a competent ability to apply different search skills and sources to researching a global development topic | Shows a confident ability to apply different search skills and sources to researching a global development topic |
