Group Presentation Rubric

 

Section I.                    If you meet the following three standards, your presentation will earn a grade of at least “C.”

 

1.         Coherence:       Articulates clearly in English, and uses correct grammar.

Avoid unnecessary audible caesura (uh, errs, um)

Accurately explains any technical jargon or project specific terms.

Explains and develops appropriate, logical, and relevant supporting detail and / or evidence in a way that supports presentation topic.

Smoothly, appropriately, and responsibly incorporates evidence from outside sources

 

2.         Unity:               Contains a center of gravity, a unifying and controlling purpose, a thesis or                                                                     claim, which is organized and maintained throughout the presentation.

 

3.         Evidence / Development:           Includes more specific, concrete evidence (or details) than                                                                                             opinion or abstract, general commentary.

 

Section II:                   If you meet all of the competency standards above and, in addition, the following two standards your presentation you will earn a grade of at least “B.”

 

4.         Presentation and Design:           Visual materials are easy to read and understand.

Visual materials are used as complements (and not substitutes) to the verbal presentation.

                        Presenter makes eye contact with audiences and avoids simply  reading their report.

 

5.         Audience Awareness:               Demonstrates a sense that the presenters know what they are doing and that they

are addressing people, who may not be experts.

 

Section III:                 If you meet the above competency standards (from Sections I & II) and in addition, present distinctively and you will earn a grade of A  

       

6.         Distinction:                    Your presentation stands out because of one or more of the following characteristics:                                         complexity, originality, seamless coherence, extraordinary control, sophistication in thought,                                     recognizable voice, compelling purpose, imagination, insight, thoroughness, and/or depth.

 

Section IV:                 If your presentation does not meet competency standards, either because you have minor problems in all three competence areas (Sections I -III) or major problems in one or two competence areas, you will earn a grade of D or F