Part IV: Rubrics Presentation – 20 points _______ / 20 Synthesis Organization Elocution Grammar, Usage & Mechanics 5 Presentation clearly and effectively synthesizes subtopics, giving the audience a vivid, in-depth understanding of the topic. Students present information in a logical sequence enhances the overall message and is easily followed. Students’ voices are projected and clear, they pronounce all words correctly, speak at a rate effective for note-taking and understanding. Presentation has no spelling or grammatical errors. 4 Presentation clearly synthesizes subtopics into one larger concept. Students present information in a logical, interesting sequence which the audience can follow. Students’ voices are clear, they pronounce most words correctly, speak at a rate appropriate for and project enough for all audience members to hear. Presentation has two spelling and/or grammatical errors. 3 Presentation of subtopics is generally synthesized into one larger concept, with a few missing connections to help the audience see the “big picture”. Students present information in a logical sequence which the audience can mostly follow. Students’ voices are clear, and project enough for most audience members to hear, but pronounce some words incorrectly and speak a bit too fast for note-taking. Presentation has three spelling and/or grammatical errors. 2 Subtopics are poorly synthesized into one larger concept, leaving audience members to connect the ideas on their own. Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around. Students mumble, are too fast for note-taking, and speak too quietly for students in the back to hear. Presentation has four spelling and/or grammatical errors. 1 Presentation seems like an assortment of unrelated topics, and synthesis of subtopics is largely nonexistent, leaving the audience mostly confused. Audience cannot understand presentation because is no logical sequence of information. Students mumble, incoherently pronounce terms, are too fast for note-taking and speak too quietly for students in the back to hear. Presentation has at least five spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Individual Contribution – 25 points _______ / 25 Ideas & Development Organization Subject Knowledge Eye Contact Graphics 5 Has relevant and complete support and elaboration to enhance ideas. Slides adhere to the 5x5 rule, and information is well organized and effectively presented to engage the audience and aid in their understanding. Presenter is comfortable with the information, demonstrates a mastery of the subject, and is able to elaborately answer all audience questions. Presenter consistently maintains eye contact with audience, keeping the audience engaged. Graphics are engaging, and explain and enhance text and presentation. 4 Has relevant and complete support and elaboration to develop ideas. Slides follow the 5x5 rule, and generally present the information in an effective way. Presenter is comfortable with the information, demonstrating an understanding of the subject, and is able to completely answer all audience questions Presenter maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to Graphics are related to the text and presentation. 3 Has adequate support and elaboration for ideas, but may leave some points underdeveloped. Slides mostly follow the 5x5 rule, but sometimes leave the audience with little understanding about the information presented. Presenter is mostly at ease with expected answers to all questions, but with little to elaboration. Presenter maintains eye contact most of the time, frequently relying on notes. Graphics are generally related to the text, but sometimes raise confusion or distraction for the audience. 2 Has incomplete or unclear support and elaboration for the development of Slides do not follow the 5x5 rule, and are poorly organized, leaving the audience to decipher the information themselves. Presenter is uncomfortable with the information and is able to answer only rudimentary audience questions. Presenter occasionally uses eye contact while reading almost all of the presentation. Graphics rarely support text and presentation. 1 Support and elaboration of ideas is inadequate. Slides do not follow the 5x5 rule, are disorganized, unfocused, and incoherent, leaving the audience confused. Presenter does not have a grasp of the information and cannot answer audience questions. Presenter reads entire presentation from the board with no eye contact. Graphics are superfluous graphics or there are no graphics at all.