NSC 308 Metabolic Disease Presentation Rubric – SPRING 2017 (N=54)

SLO 3. Utilize multi-media resources to promote evidence-based nutrition information.

1 = Not Evident, 2 = Emergent, 3 = Proficient, 4 = Accomplished

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Score
Organization / Cannot understand presentation because there is no clear sequence of information. / Difficulty following presentation because group jumps around. / Group presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. / Group presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can easily follow. / 3.3
Knowledge / Does not have a grasp of information; cannot answer questions about subject. / Uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. / Provides expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate. / Demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration. / 3.5
Clarity / Presenters mumble. Incorrectly pronounce key terms and speak too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. / Voice volume is low. Incorrectly pronounce key terms and audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. / Voice is clear. Presenters pronounce most key terms correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. / Presenters use a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. / 3.2
Overall
Effectiveness / Ineffective. No visuals, little eye contact; presenters do not face the audience. Presenters seem unprepared. / Marginally Effective. Visuals difficult to read. Important concepts related to case missing or confused and the presentation style is more distracting than informative. / Effective. Reinforces course material with accurate information, but one or more elements of the presentation could have been improved. / Outstanding. Builds upon concepts introduced in class, incorporating outside resources in a creative and entertaining manner. Presentation flowed well and was within time limit. / 3.5
Incorporation of Current Research / Ineffective: Does not include relevant research papers / Marginally Effective: Research literature was difficult to understand or was not used effectively / Effective: Literature reinforces material but still could have been improved or used more effectively / Outstanding: Literature articles build upon material and contributes to presentation effectiveness and quality / 3.5
Group / Ineffective:None or practically no participation / Marginally Effective: Sometimes failed to show up or complete assignments, rarely prepared / Effective: Usually did what he/she was supposed to do, acceptably prepared and cooperative / Outstanding: Consistently did what he/she was supposed to do, tutored teammates, very well prepared and cooperative, carried more than their fair share.
TOTAL / 3.4

Description for NSC 308 Nutrition and Metabolism:

Introduction to nutritional sciences and the integration of the effects of nutrients and nutritional status of metabolic and physiological functions at the cellular, tissue, organ and system level in humans as related to health and disease. Designed for nutritional sciences majors and those with a background in biological and chemical sciences.