Appendix D: Sample Rubrics Rubric for SLO #4 Organize, analyze, and prepare written scientific reports 4 3 2 1 Depth and Quality of Research Creative and original topic. Rigorous, well-documented and reasonable methodology using appropriate data sources. Considerable time and effort in research. Appropriate and mostly methodology. Some minor deficiencies in the choice or description of data sources and methodology. Topic choice not inspiring. Some major deficiencies in the choice or description of data sources and methodology. Little effort in research of the topic. The methodology used is unclear or poorly designed. Information Sources Accurate use of background information, using a wide range of relevant and reliable sources. Mostly accurate and appropriate use of background information, using a wide range of relevant and reliable sources. Some reliable sources, but additional background information needed. Some deficiencies in citing sources Insufficient use of relevant sources. Narrow range of resources; unreliable or out of date sources. Organization & Presentation Main ideas are clearly presented and in an appropriate order; Ideas are supported by information and logic; Effective use of diagrams, charts, and graphs Main ideas are mostly clearly presented and in an appropriate order, although some elements are not thoroughly covered; Ideas are supported by information and logic; Mostly effective use of diagrams, charts, and graphs. Ideas are not presented in an order that adds clarity; Some ideas are supported by information and logic; Some appropriate use of diagrams, charts, and graphs Ideas are presented in an order that distracts from clear communication; Ideas are not supported by information and are illogical and major components are not included; No use of diagrams, charts, and graphs Conventions & Science Language Generally error free in regards to sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and standard usage. Consistent use of appropriate science language and terminology. Mostly error free in regards to sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and standard usage. Consistent use of appropriate science language and terminology Sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors are noticeable. Partial use of appropriate science language and terminology Errors in sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and standard usage impair readability. Inaccurate use of science language and terminology
Rubric for SLO #5 Create and deliver scientific presentations using multimedia techniques 4 3 2 1 Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Student does not seem at all prepared to present. Organization Main are clearly presented; Ideas are presented in an appropriate order; Ideas are supported by information and logic; Appropriate conclusions are based upon evidence presented; Main ideas are mostly clearly presented; Ideas are presented in an appropriate order, although some elements are not thoroughly covered; Ideas are supported by information and logic; Appropriate conclusions are based upon evidence presented; Ideas are not presented in an order that adds clarity; Some ideas are supported by information and logic; Conclusions do not follow from ideas presented; Ideas are presented in an order that distracts from clear communication; Ideas are not supported by information and are illogical and major components are not included; Inappropriate conclusions are presented. Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly and distinctly almost all of the time, but mispronounces one word. Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word. Graphics Graphics are easily read and well-labeled Most graphics are easily read and well-labeled Some graphics are easily read and well-labeled Many graphics are not easily read and well-labeled