A well-constructed rubric is not only a great way to Describe the Goal, but it's also a good way to let the students know exactly what aspects of their work were up to standards and what aspects were not.
PowerPoint Presentation Grading Guidelines
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Background |
Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from slide to slide and is appropriate for the topic. | Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from slide to slide. | Background does not detract from text or other graphics. | Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page. |
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Graphics Sources |
Graphics are hand- drawn. The illustrator(s) are given credit somewhere in the presentation. | A combination of hand-drawn and Hyper Studio graphics are used. Sources are documented in the presentation for all images. | Some graphics are from sources that clearly state that non- commercial use is allowed without written permission. Sources are documented in the presentation for all "borrowed" images. | Some graphics are borrowed from sites that do not have copyright statements or do not state that non-commercial use is allowed, OR sources are not documented for all images. |
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Originality |
Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. | Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. | Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards. | Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. |
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Text - Font Choice & Formatting |
Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. | Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. | Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. | Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. |
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Content - Accuracy |
All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. | Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. | The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. | Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. |
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Spelling and Grammar |
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. | Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. | Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. | Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors. |
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Sequencing of Information |
Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card. | Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place. | Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information seems out of place. | There is no clear plan for the organization of information. |
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Use of Graphics |
All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. | A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. | All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. | Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation. |
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Effectiveness |
Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective study guide. | Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study guide. | Project is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study guide. | Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor study guide. |
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