Senior Exit Project Presentation Rubric

Environmental ScienceAcademy

Name of Presenter ______Evaluator ______

Name of Senior Exit Project______

Time started ______Ended _____

Please circle the number that best represents the student’s presentation. 10= Excellent, 1=unsatisfactory

AREA COVERED
KNOWLEDGE OF BACKGROUND RESEARCH:
  • Shows expertise on topic
  • Shows understanding of background research on topic
  • Relates background research to specific topic studied
  • Summarizes information already known on topic from background research
  • Background research is of adequate depth and breadth
  • Cites 4 scientific research studies related to topic
  • Able to field questions
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
DESIGN OF STUDY:
  • Student sets up design methodology to investigate problem in an adequate manner.
  • Identifies independent and dependent variables
  • Describes ways in which confounding variables are controlled
  • Study design adequately researches problem that is being addressed
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
OBSERVATION/ RESULTS
  • Reports observations clearly
  • Observations displayed in a manner that is easily understood
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
DATA ANALYSIS
  • Is able to explain what the data from the study suggests
  • Applies appropriate statistics to clarify data
  • Is able to field questions about the analysis
  • Describes error analysis
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
COLLEGE LEVEL RESEARCH
  • Study shows college level work
  • Student integrates scientific concepts about research methodology in their study
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
APPLICATION OF RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS
  • Explains how this study adds to the knowledge of environmental science
  • Makes suggestions for further research
  • Clearly states what can be concluded from the study.
  • Is able to field questions about the study and their conclusions
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
FIELDING OF QUESTIONS
  • Thorough knowledge of content and study
  • Shows depth of understanding
  • Answers the question asked
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
POWERPOINT DESIGN
  • PowerPoint slides are easy to read
  • Slides are well organized
  • Slides have the reasonable number of words per slide
  • English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage is correct
  • Design is not too busy with unnecessary sound and graphics
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
DELIVERY:
  • Dressed neatly and appropriately
  • Show professionalism in presentation
  • Body language and poise are appropriate
  • Maintains eye contact
  • Shows evidence of practice, does not read presentation
  • Voce projection is clear and audible
  • Correct use of language during presentation
  • Circulates the room appropriately
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
TIME AND LENGTH:
  • Stays within the 30 minute time limit
  • Information is adequate and not too brief, shows thorough understanding
/ 10
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1

Total Score______(out of a possible 100 points)