Fianl Project Grading Rubric

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Organization

The audience can not understand the presentation because there is no sequence of information

The audience has difficulty following the presentation.  The presentation is choppy in nature.  Transitions between topics are poor, minimal slides, mostly lecture. 

Information is presented in logical sequence which audience can follow.  The presentation flows smoothly from topic to topic.  Some weaknesses either with in or between topics.  Slides fit well with spoken material, but could be improved.

Information is presented in logical sequence which audience can follow.  There are no weaknesses.

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Subject

Knowledge

Content presented is sparse.

Content presented is adequate but is basic in nature.  Some content is redundant.

Content presented has depth or breadth. 

The content presented has depth and breadth.  All areas covered extensively.

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Graphics

The group uses superfluous graphics or no graphics. 

The group occasionally uses graphics but they rarely support text and presentation.  Graphics poorly organizes or their purpose is not clear. Most slides are text heavy.

The group’s graphics relate to text and presentation.  They are well organized, clear and easy to read.  Some slides need improvement or increased number of graphics.

The group’s graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation.  Appropriate number of graphics are used. No flaws

.25

Mechanics

The presentation has four or more spellings/ grammatical errors.

The presentation has 3 errors.

The presentation has 2 errors

The presentation has no errors.

.05

Eye contact and Elocution

   Read all of report with no eye contact.

   The presenters mumble, incorrectly pronounce terms, and speak too quietly for audience to hear.  Many ums that are distracting.

   Occasionally use eye contact, but still read most of the report.

   The presenters voice is low.  The presenters incorrectly pronounce terms.  Some audience members have difficulty hearing.  Many ums, noticable but not distracting.

   Presenters maintain eye contact most of the time but frequently return to notes.

   The presenter pronounces most words correctly.  Most audience members can hear the presentation.  Few ums, noticed

   Presenters maintain eye contact seldom returning to notes.

   The presenters use a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear the presentation.

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Participation and Questions about subject

   The presentation is dominated by one group memeber

   The group does not have grasp of information; cannot answer questions about subject

   All group members present but the segments of the presentation are not equal.

    The group seems uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.  Only one group member exhibits the ability to answer questions adequately

   Most group members present equally.

   The group is at ease with all questions, but fails to elaborate.  One or two group members answer all questions

   All members present equally.

   The group demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all questions with explanations and elaborations.   All group members participate in answering questions

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