Technical Communication Tutorial Video/PPT - Instruction for using technology.

CM241 UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC

Outcome 2: Digital Media Tutorial Points

Possible Points

Earned

Content: • The tutorial demonstrates an understanding of technical

writing concepts that make the content clear, concise, accurate, and audience appropriate

• Content is insightful and easy to follow from the identified audience’s perspective

• Content is original and shows the writer’s unique point-of-view on the process being explained

• It is either a slide presentation with at least 12 slides or a minimum of two-minute video

• Effectively leverages the strengths of the chosen digital media tool to convey information and engage interest

• Contains the required content of an introduction, description of the process, and a conclusion, along with any other relevant information (e.g., list of materials, glossary, warnings)

• The tutorial explains a process consisting of at least seven steps

150

Design and organization: • Content is well-organized • Transition words and phrases are used appropriately • Effectively uses color, layout, font, and other design features to

engage interest and clarify points • Includes at least two relevant and appropriate graphics • Graphics are labeled • If audio narration is provided, then the audio is clear and well-

paced

40

Style and Mechanics: • Follows Standard American English guidelines, whether in text

or audio narrative • The tone and style of the writing and document format is

appropriate for the identified audience • Ideas and graphics from sources are accurately cited in APA 6th

edition format with both in-text citations and references

10

Plagiarism is a violation of the university’s academic integrity policy.

Assignments that are plagiarized will receive a “0.”

Total 200