Criteria |
Performance
Levels |
Rating
Total and Comments |
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1
(unsatisfactory) |
2
(satisfactory) |
3
(exemplary) |
(1, 2 or
3) |
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| 1.Theme | The presentation lacks a clear theme. | The presentation has a clear theme. | The theme is clear and evident throughout the presentation. | |
| 2.Organization | Components do not support the main theme; main ideas are absent or unclear; details are irrelevant to main ideas. | Components support the main theme; sections have main ideas; details presented support main ideas. | Components support the main theme; they are in a logical order with effective transitions between them. Main ideas are clear; details support and enhance main ideas. | |
| 3.Understanding of concepts | The student seems not to understand the basic concepts of the assignment. | The student appears to understand the basic concepts behind the assignment. | The student clearly understands the concepts behind the assignment, and may show a higher level of understanding. | |
| 4.Original thinking | The work seems like a summary of other people’s ideas. | The student’s own ideas are present. | It is clear that the student’s own thinking is the focus of the presentation. | |
| 5.References (if applicable) | No sources are cited, or the references are impossible to understand. | The student has cited his or her sources, and the references are understandable. | The student has cited his or her sources according to the correct format. | |
| 6.Graphics: drawings, diagrams, graphs, and other devices | Graphics are missing, sloppily done, or unclear, they take away from the overall quality of the presentation. | Graphics are clear, and neatly done, and add to the overall quality of the presentation. | Graphics are skillfully done and add greatly to the clarity and visual impact of the presentation. | |
| 7.Format | Several required elements are missing and/or the presentation contains major formatting errors. | All required elements are included; the presentation contains only minor formatting errors. | All the required elements are included and the presentation is formatted according to the directions. | |
| 8. Mechanics: spelling, grammar, punctuation | Errors are so numerous that the presentation is impossible to understand. | There are few major errors, and errors do not interfere significantly with the message. | There are no major errors, and errors do not interfere with the message of the presentation. | |
| 9.Readability | The presentation is hard to read. The font is a poor choice. | The presentation is generally easy to read and uncluttered. Clear font. | The presentation is especially easy to read. Clear and to the point. | |
| 10.Communication | The presentation is not understandable or interesting to the intended audience; the message of the writing is lost entirely. Too many transitions. | The presentation is generally understandable; it communicates its message effectively to the intended audience. Transitions a little distracting. | The presentation is both understandable and interesting; it effectively communicates all necessary information to the intended audience. | |
| 11. Oral presentation | The presentation is disorganized
and the group is poorly informed about topic. Poor voice quality. No full participation. |
The presentation is generally well-organized and group displays understanding of topic. Good voice quality. All members participate. | The presentation is highly organized and group is very well informed of topic. Excellent voice quality. Strong participation by all. | |
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