Context and Purpose
Presentation demonstrates a thorough understanding of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are tightly connected and provide appropriate support for the presentation’s purpose.
Presentation demonstrates adequate understanding of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are adequately connected and most support the presentation’s purpose.
Presentation demonstrates awareness of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are loosely connected but may not all support the presentation’s purpose.
Presentation demonstrates limited awareness of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are not well- connected but and do not support the presentation’s purpose.
Presentation demonstrates minimal attention to the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation lack connectedness.
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20 17.5 15.5 13.5 11.5 0
Content Development
Presenter uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding and shaping the entire work. Provides
Presenter uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work. Provides adequate evidence of assertions.
Presenter uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. Provides some evidence of assertions.
Presenter develops and explores ideas through some of the work. Provides limited evidence of assertions.
Presenter develops simple ideas in some parts of the work. Does not include evidence of assertions.
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substantial evidence of assertions.
20 17.5 15.5 13.5 11.5 0
Organizational Methods
Presentation demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of the organizational methods and stylistic choices specific to the discipline. All required presentation sections are included. Relevant and engaging images and/or graphics are present on most slides.
Presentation demonstrates a consistent use of important organizational methods and stylistic choices specific to the discipline. Most required presentation sections are included. Relevant images and/or graphics are present on most slides.
Presentation demonstrates the writer’s attempt to use an organizational method that is appropriate for the content. Some required presentation sections are included. Relevant images and/or graphics are present on some slides.
Presentation demonstrates the writer’s attempt to use an organizational method that is not appropriate for the content. Some required presentation sections are included. Some images and/or graphics are included but may not be relevant or present throughout the presentation.
Presentation demonstrates the writer’s limited attempt to use a basic organizational pattern, but the attempt at organization is unsuccessful. Few required presentation sections are included. Few if any images and/or graphics are present.
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10 8.5 7.5 6.5 5.5 0 Sources and References and Format
Resources used are sufficient in quantity and appropriate for the topic and writing context; correct style is used for all citations and
Resources used are sufficient in quantity and most (75%) are appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; most citations and references use the
Resources used are sufficient in quantity; some (fewer than 50%) of resources are not appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; most
Resources used are not sufficient in quantity; most (more than 75%) resources are not appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; incorrect citations
Resources used are not used and/or student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts or image content from those of others.
No submission.
references for both information and images; and student clearly and consistently differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others at all times.
correct style for both information and images; and student differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others.
citations and references use the correct format for both information and images; and student usually (75%) differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others.
and/or referencing for information and images; and student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others in several places.
10 8.5 7.5 6.5 5.5 0 Writing Skills Essentially, no
errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements.
No obvious errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example-fewer than one minor error per page; meets length requirements.
Rare errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example – fewer than two per page. Overall, some effort at proofreading; meets length requirements.
Many errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax on most pages. Some minor effort at proofreading, insufficient. Does not adhere to length requirements.
Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Indicates a significant lack of proofreading effort. Does not adhere to length requirements.
No submission.
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Delivery Delivery technique makes the presentation compelling. The speaker’s delivery is clearly well rehearsed with superior articulation, grammar, and pronunciation.
Delivery technique makes the presentation thought-provoking. Delivery is well paced with appropriate variations in pace and rhythm. Speaker’s delivery is well rehearsed
Delivery technique makes the presentation interesting; speaker appears comfortable and confident in knowledge of topic. Speech is appropriately well- paced, delivered in
Delivery technique makes the presentation understandable. Speaker’s delivery reflects acceptable knowledge of both topic and speech delivery style. Acceptable use of vocal variety in
Delivery technique detracts from the understandability of the presentation. Speech is stilted, hesitant and reflects limited knowledge of both topic and speech delivery
No submission.
Tone reflects confidence and sophisticated knowledge of both topic and speech delivery style. No vocal fillers.
with excellent articulation, grammar, and pronunciation. Speaker’s tone conveys in-depth knowledge of the topic. No vocal fillers used.
a conversational manner, and varied in pitch to enhance the message. Acceptable articulation, pronunciation, and grammar; little or no use of vocal fillers.
conversational tone. Acceptable articulation, minor pronunciation or grammatical errors; minimal use of vocal fillers.
techniques. Vocal fillers or poor articulation, pronunciations, or grammar detract from overall presentation.
