Outline Rubric
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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Key Components / The assignment contained all of the key components; title page, abstract, outline, and references list / The assignment is missing one of the key components, but the outline is completed. / The assignment is missing two or three components, but the outline is completed. / The assignment is missing more than three components.
Research Paper Outline / Outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between all topics and subtopics. / Outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between MOST topics and subtopics. / Outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics. / Outline has not been attempted.
Quality of Information / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. / Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
References / The minimum numbers of references are present and properly cited. / There are one or two references missing, but those present are properly cited. / There are three or more references missing OR the references listed are not properly cited. / There is little attempt at citing references.
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Draft Paper Rubric
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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Key Components / The assignment contained all of the key components; title page, abstract, discussion (8 page minimum) with definitions as needed, and references list / The assignment was missing one of the key components, but the discussion (8-page minimum) was present. / The assignment was missing two or three of the key components AND there were no definitions. / The assignment was missing more than three of the key components AND there were no definitions.
Abstract / The abstract is inviting, states the main topic, and previews the structure of the paper. / The abstract clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. / The abstract states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. / There is no clear abstract of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Quality of Information / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. / Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Organization / Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. / Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. / Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well constructed. / The information appears to be disorganized.
Paragraph Construction / All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. / Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. / Paragraphs include related information, but were typically not constructed well. / Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
Mechanics / No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. / Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors / A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. / Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Sources / All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in APA format. / All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in APA format. / All sources (information and graphics are accurately documented, but many are not in APA format. / Some sources are not accurately documented.
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Final Paper Rubric
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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Key Components / The assignment contained all of the key components; title page, abstract, discussion (8 page minimum) with definitions as needed, and references list / The assignment was missing one of the key components, but the discussion (8-page minimum) was present. / The assignment was missing two or three of the key components AND there were no definitions. / The assignment was missing more than three of the key components AND there were no definitions.
Abstract / The abstract is inviting, states the main topic, and previews the structure of the paper. / The abstract clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. / The abstract states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. / There is no clear abstract of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Quality of Information / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. / Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. / Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Organization / Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. / Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. / Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well constructed. / The information appears to be disorganized.
Paragraph Construction / All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. / Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. / Paragraphs include related information, but were typically not constructed well. / Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
Mechanics / No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. / Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors / A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. / Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Sources / All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in APA format. / All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in APA format. / All sources (information and graphics are accurately documented, but many are not in APA format. / Some sources are not accurately documented.
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Presentation Rubric – Oral Presentation
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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Comprehension / Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic / Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic. / Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. / Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Preparedness / Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed / Student seems prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. / The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. / Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Time-Limit / Presentation is 5-6 minutes long. / Presentation is 4 minutes long. / Presentation is 3 minutes long. / Presentation is less than 3 minutes OR more than 6 minutes.
Speaks Clearly / Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100%-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. / Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100%-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. / Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94%-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. / Often mumbles, cannot be understood, OR mispronounces more than one word.
Stays on Topic / Stays on topic all (100%) of the time. / Stays on topic most (99%-90%) of the time. / Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time / It was hard to tell what the topic was.
Posture and Eye Contact / Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. / Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. / Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. / Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Content / Shows a full understanding of the topic / Shows a good understanding of the topic. / Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. / Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Volume / Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation. / Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time. / Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time. / Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
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Presentation Rubric – PowerPoint®
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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Background / 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.
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.
Spelling and Grammar / Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical error. / Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. / Presentation has 1-2 grammatical error, but no misspellings. / Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
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 slide. / Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information seems out of place. / Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or item of information seems out of place. / There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
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.
Effectiveness / Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective presentation / 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 presentation. / 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 presentation.
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