Presentation Rubric Presentation Topic _________________________________________

Presentation Rubric
Presentation Topic __________________________________________________
Evaluator__________________________________________________________
Criteria Great OK Needs Work Poor
INTRODUCTION
Strong introduction with appropriate context that raises the overall topic and sets the stage for the remaining presentation in an engaging way
(15 points) Strong
introduction of
topic’s key
question(s), terms.
Clearly delineates
subtopics to be
reviewed. Specific
thesis statement.
6 General
theses statement.
Conveys topic and
key question(s).
Clearly delineates
subtopics to be
reviewed.
5 Lacks adequate
theses statement.
Conveys topic, but
not key
question(s).
3 Does not
adequately convey
topic. Does not
describe subtopics
to be reviewed.
1
BODY
Well planned strong content with good detail
Clear and concise overview
Effective organization
Transitions are effective and smooth.
(20 points) Strong
organization and
integration of
material within
subtopics. Strong
transitions linking
subtopics, and
main topic.
8 Clear, varied
transitions linking
subtopics, and main
topic.
All material clearly
related to subtopic,
main topic.
6 Many transitions
are unclear or
nonexistent.
Most material
clearly related to
subtopic, main
topic. Material
may not be
organized within
subtopics.
4 Little evidence
material is
logically organized
into topic,
subtopics or
related to topic.
2
Communication, grammar, and mechanics
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation –
presentation has few errors of these
kinds
Style – writer uses a clear, concise
style with a variety of lengths and
types of sentences.
(10 points)
Scholarly
style. Writing is
flowing and easy
to follow.
4 Scholarly
style. Writing has
minimal awkward of
unclear passages.
3 Word
choice
occasionally
informal in tone.
Writing has a few
awkward or
unclear passages.
2 Word choice is
informal in tone.
Writing is choppy,
with many
awkward or
unclear passages.
1
CONCLUSION
Effective conclusion that does more than simply sum up paper
(20 points) Strong review of
key conclusions.
Strong integration
with thesis
statement.
Insightful
discussion of
impact of the
researched
material on topic.
8 Strong review of key
conclusions. Strong
integration with thesis
statement. Discusses
impact of researched
material on topic.
6 Review of key
conclusions.
Some integration
with thesis
statement.
Discusses impact
of researched
material on topic.
4 Does not
summarize
evidence with
respect to thesis
statement.
Does not discuss
the impact of
researched
material on topic
2
Citations & References
Works cited page/ parenthetical citations in APA style
(15 points)
All references and
citations are
correctly written
and present.
6 One reference or
citations missing or
incorrectly written.
5
Two references or
citations missing
or incorrectly
written.
3 Reference and
citation errors
detract
significantly from presentation (Not required number)
1
POWERPOINT DESIGN & DELIVERY
Presentation meets the requirements of the assignment
Presentation is visually appealing
(10 points) Powerpoint is visually appealing and at least 10 slides long
4 Powerpoint is visually appealing but not required length
(7-9 slides)
3 Powerpoint is adequate but not required length
(4-6 slides)
2 Powerpoint is not visually appealing, not 10 slides long
1
Use of data, charts, drawings, tables, lists
Visuals – writer includes graph or chart or illustration that adds content and clarity to the presentation
(10 points) Writer uses more than 2 graphs, charts or illustrations
4 Writer uses 2 graphs, charts or illustrations
3 Writer uses 1 graph, chart or illustration
2 Writer uses no graphs, charts or illustrations
1
TOTAL POINTS