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Level of Achievement

Criteria Needs Improvement Developing Accomplished Exemplary

Organization/ Presentation

(0 to 27 points) Presentation is difficult to understand OR Presenter demonstrates little or no understanding of content and reads text directly from presentation to audience.

(28 to 31 points) Presentation is sometimes difficult to follow OR Presenter demonstrates limited understanding of content and relies upon presentation text for most of the presentation. Ideas do not demonstrate depth of knowledge. Ideas are not particularly interesting or thought provoking.

(32 to 35 points) Presentation is readable; text guides the audience OR Presenter demonstrates good understanding of content and is able to speak knowledgeably about most talking points. Ideas are interesting. Some ideas are thought provoking.

(36 to 40 points) Presentation is easy to follow; text guides audience and serves as an aid OR Presenter demonstrates thorough understanding of content and speaks knowledgeably about content. Ideas are interesting and thought provoking. Ideas demonstrate depth of knowledge. Headings and sub-headings on the slides make proceeding from one topic to another clear.

Content

(0 to 27 points) Purpose of the presentation is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or not evident.

(28 to 31 points) The information in the presentation supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general.

(32 to 35 points) Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays an informed analysis of a significant topic.

(36 to 40 points) Presentation of relevant information strongly supports a central purpose or argument; shows an in-depth analysis of a significant topic.

Multimedia

(0 to 6.9 points) The visual elements do not relate to the topic.

(7 to 7.9 points) More appropriate visual elements would add to the presentation.

(8 to 8.9 points) Includes adequate visual elements to support the analysis of the topic.

(9 to 10 points) Effective, efficient and relevant use of images/videos/links to enhance the analysis of the topic.

Spelling/ Grammar & APA Style

(0 to 6.9 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors are prominent. Often fails to conform to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources.

(7 to 7.9 points) Some grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with several major exceptions.

(8 to 8.9 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors exist, but at a minimum. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.

(9 to 10 points) No grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with few to no exceptions.

Final Presentation Grading Rubric