Introduction The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals. The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic. The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience. The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience. Content The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Content is applicable in depth for the course. Information is accurate. The content is written with a logical progression of and supporting information. of the content is too shallow for the course. The content is in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Some of the information may not seem to fit. The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect. Sequencing of ideas is unclear. Subject Knowledge Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration. Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate. Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. Text The are and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Sometimes the fonts are but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts,
Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the The background and colors enhance the readability of text. paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting. Layout The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background. The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability. Eye Contact Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes. Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes. Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report. Student all of report with no eye contact. Graphics and/or Animations The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. The graphics, sound/and or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts. The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are
Original images are created using proper size and resolution, and all images enhance the content. There is a consistent visual theme. information or content. Original images are used. Images are proper size, resolution. Most images are clip art or recycled from the internet. Images are too large/small in size. Images are poorly cropped or the color/resolution is fuzzy. distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. Writing Mechanics The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. Elocution Student uses a voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. Total Points Comments