stanford

Criteria/Level

Does Not Meet Requirements

0-49%

Meets requirements

50-79%

Exceeds Requirements

80-100%

Grade 30

Outline

0-2

· Organizational style is unclear.

· Topic and main point are not identified.

· Subtopics are sparse or not included.

· Journey is not present.

· Highlights of presentation are not identified.

3

· Organizational style is evident, but not well executed

· Topic and main point are vague

· Subtopics are not fully developed.

· Journey is present but not well established

· Highlights are included but not supported

4-5

· Organizational style is identifiable

· Topic and main point are clear

· Subtopics are developed clearly

· Journey is mapped out

· Highlights are clearly identified

5

Content and Development

0-2

· Content is missing and/or incomplete.

· Major points are unclear.

· Research is not evident.

· Content lacks clarity and purpose.

3

· Content is not comprehensive.

· Major points are addressed, but not well supported.

· Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

· Content is inconsistent in clarity and purpose.

4-5

· Content is comprehensive.

· Major points are well supported.

· Research is thoughtful and complete.

· Content consistently reveals clear purpose.

5

Organization and Structure

0

· Organization and structure detract from the content.

· Parts of the paper are missing.

· Paragraphs lack cohesion.

1

· Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.

· One or more components of the paper is incomplete.

· Some paragraphs lack ease of transition.

2

· Structure is easy to follow and professionally executed.

· All parts of the paper are included.

· All components of the paper flow well together.

2

Format and Style

0

· Assignment lacks many elements of correct formatting.

· Citations/references are missing.

· Length is inadequate/excessive.

1

· Paper follows most formatting guidelines.

· Citations/references are present, but incorrectly executed.

· Length is slightly under/over guidelines.

2

· Paper is formatted according to guidelines.

· Citations and references are properly executed.

· Length of paper is correct.

2

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

0

· Paper contains many errors.

· Language is inappropriate for the style.

.5

· Paper contains few spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.

· Some instances exist where language is inappropriate for the style.

1

· Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed.

· Sentence structure is appropriately varied and strong.

1

Presentation

0-7

· Presenter's attire is not appropriate for a presentation.

· Presenter does not attempt a "best self" persona.

· Introduction is weak or missing.

· Does not establish a firm audience connection.

· Does not demonstrate the ability to motivate the audience.

· Body language is tense and/or unnatural.

· Speech is inaudible or unclear.

· Speech is rushed or too slow.

· Story Arc is unclear.

· Does not consider current historical climate.

· Star moment missing.

· Repeatable sound byte is missing.

· No use of anecdotes or stories.

· Audience attention not held.

· Conclusion is missing or weak.

· Presentation is considerably under/over five minutes.

8-11

· Presenter's attire is casual.

· Presenter sometimes attempts a "best-self persona".

· Introduction is clear but not strong.

· Connects with the audience on some occasions. Demonstrates some ability to motivate the audience.

· Body language is somewhat relaxed.

· Speech is mostly clear and audible.

· Speech has some good pacing.

· Story Arc is somewhat evident.

· Some reference is made to current historical climate.

· STAR moment is delivered but is vague or weak.

· Repeatable sound byte is somewhat evident.

· Limited use of anecdotes or stories.

· Sometimes holds audience attention.

· Conclusion is present but not clear.

· Presentation is slightly under/over five minutes.

12-15

· Presenter is dressed in suitable attire

· Presenter uses "best self" persona

· Strong Introduction

· Connects with the audience.

· Demonstrates clear ability to motivate.

· Body language is relaxed.

· Speech is clear and audible.

· Speech is delivered at an appropriate pace.

· Story Arc evident.

· Considers current historical climate.

· STAR moment delivered effectively. Repeatable sound byte used.

· Use of anecdotes or stories.

· Holds audience attention.

· Strong conclusion.

· Presentation is precisely five minutes.

15