Communication Theory Presentation
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Content (45 points) |
Exceeds Standards 5 points |
Meets Standards 4.25 points |
Needs Improvement 3.25 points |
Does Not Meet Standards 2.5 points |
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Opening is attention getting |
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Introduction lays out the issue well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation |
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Thesis/position statement is articulated clearly and reflects presentation’s persuasive and informative purposes |
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Issues/terms are defined in language appropriate for audience |
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Major themes are organized logically and reflect their relative importance |
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Generalizations are informed by relevant research from required authoritative sources |
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Sufficient background material is provided to put issue in context for target audience |
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Conclusion summarizes major points, and makes recommendations or involves call to action |
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Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits |
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Presentation (25 points) |
Exceeds Standards 5 points |
Meets Standards 4.25 points |
Needs Improvement 3.25 points |
Does Not Meet Standards 2.5 points |
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Type of presentation is appropriate for topic and audience |
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Approach to presentation/by presenter(s) encourages audience interaction |
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Audience interactions are facilitated with confidence |
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Main points are enhanced by visuals that are well-prepared, informative, creative, and effective |
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Technology does not distract from message |
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Research & Documentation (20 points) |
Exceeds Standards 10 points |
Meets Standards 8.5 points |
Needs Improvement 6.5 points |
Does Not Meet Standards 5 points |
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Research reflects required number and variety of credible and authoritative sources |
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In-text citations and end-of-text references conform to American Psychological Association conventions |
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Fluency (10 points) |
Exceeds Standards 5 points |
Meets Standards 4.25 points |
Needs Improvement 3.25 points |
Does Not Meet Standards 2.5 points |
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Language reflects college-level conventions for oral and written communications |
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Delivery (in person or recorded) is audible, clear, smooth and properly controlled for the target audience, with appropriate pronunciation |
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Overall Score |
Exceeds Standards 94.96 or more |
Meets Standards 69.96 or more |
Needs Improvement 59.96 or more |
Does Not Meet Standards 0 or more |
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A to A+ |
C- to A- |
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F |
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