power

Criterion

Exceptional/

Excellent

Satisfactory

Meets minimum expectations

Unsatisfactory/

Unacceptable/

Missing

Score

Content (60%)

(70% WB)

Content is excellent, includes all required research components as appropriate in outline form for a presentation.

Outstanding synthesis of the material, including analysis of justice implications.

Clear, meaningful connections to Franciscan values.

Content is adequate, includes most of the required research components.

Adequate synthesis of the material and analysis of justice implications.

Some reflection on Franciscan values.

Content is minimally effective, does not include all required components.

Weak synthesis of the material; superficial analysis of justice implications.

Weak connection to Franciscan values.

Content is ineffective, does not include required components, or does so extremely superficially.

Lacks minimal level of synthesis of the material or of analysis of justice implications.

Connection to Franciscan values is missing, minimal, superficial, or inaccurate.

Quality,

Clarity,

Organization (20%)

(30% WB)

Organization is excellent; ideas are arranged logically and the transitions are smooth. Information is clearly presented and level of detail is appropriate for a presentation. There are no grammar or spelling errors. Slides are clear, attractive, and readable. An appropriate number of slides for the subject matter is used. All assignment instructions were followed.

Organization is acceptable; ideas are usually arranged logically and transitions are usually smooth. Information is mostly clearly presented and level of detail is mostly appropriate for a presentation. Grammar and spelling are mostly correct; errors do not interfere with meaning. Slides are formatted fairly effectively.

Organization is minimally effective. There are problems in approach, sequence, support, or transitions. Information may not be clear, or the level of detail is not appropriate for a presentation. Design of slides may interfere with readability or clear understanding. Errors in grammar or spelling are distracting. Large sections of text are copied and pasted from the paper, without extracting the key points as appropriate for a presentation.

Organization does not meet requirements for purpose or audience. Information is unclear and/or level of detail is not appropriate for a presentation. Errors in grammar or spelling interfere with understanding. Design of slides not adequate for conveying clear understanding of material. Text points are sketchy, fail to convey adequate information. Large sections of text are copied and pasted, rather than key points being presented in outline form. Presentation not submitted in required format, does not adhere to assignment instructions.

Presentation Competence

(20%)

Well prepared

Poised, professional demeanor

Communicated effectively with class

Spoke extemporaneously, clearly, and correctly

Answered questions competently

Sometimes read slides or notes, but also sometimes spoke extemporaneously

Fairly professional demeanor

Somewhat effective communication and speaking skills

Answered some questions

Mostly read slides or notes

Mispronounced words – inadequate preparation of material

Less than fully professional demeanor

OR Could not respond to questions

OR Seriously exceeded time limit

Only merely read slides or notes

Could not respond to content questions

Mispronounced words

Did not look at class or attempt to engage class

Unprofessional demeanor

Not prepared when scheduled to present