Presentation Rubric
Element |
Excellent(4) |
Above Average (3) |
Average (2) |
Needs Improvement (1) |
| Organization of Content | Logical, intuitive sequence of information. Catchy introduction, topic page, information presented and conclusion with a question are all present. | Logical sequence of information. Introduction, topic page, information presented and conclusion are all present. | Some logical sequence of information, but some parts of the introduction, topic page, information presented and a conclusion are missing. | No logical sequence of information; Introduction, topic page, information presented and a conclusion are not present. are not evident. |
| Originality | The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research. | The product shows evidence of originality and inventiveness. While based on an extensive collection of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights. | The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people's ideas, products images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness. | The work is a minimal collection or rehash of other people's ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought. |
| Subject Knowledge | The slides are designed in a way that conveys clear information and the elements of design. Balance, color, readability, spacing are all considered when producing slides. | Subject knowledge is evident in much of the product. Information is clear, appropriate, and correct. Evidence supporting persuasive opinion is given but the link to research is lacking. | Some subject knowledge is evident. Some information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Attempt at persuading the audience to opinion is present. but no research is provided. | Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. No attempt at persuading the audience is made. |
| Slide Design | The slides are designed in a way that conveys clear information and the elements of design. Balance, color, readability, spacing are all considered when producing slides. | The slides are designed in a way that conveys clear information, yet one of the elements of design is missing. | The slides are designed in a way that does not convey clear information and reflect the elements of design. Balance, color, readability, spacing are all missing when producing slides. | No slides are produced. |
| Mechanics | Presentation has no misspelling or grammatical errors. | Presentation has fewer than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Presentation has three or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. |
| Communication Skills | The presenter paces information effectively, speaks in a clear voice well, uses proper posture and maintains good eye contact throughout the presentation. | The pace of the information does not hold attention effectively and is missing one of the following: 1. Speaking in a clear voice well 2. Uses proper posture 3. Maintains good eye contact throughout the presentation. | Information does not hold attention effectively and is missing the following: 1. Speaking in a clear voice well 2. Proper posture 3. Maintains good eye contact throughout the presentation 4. Uses LIKE, ANDS, UMS or YA KNOW | Did not present information in an organized or planned fashion. |
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