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 COVEREDKNOWLEDGE 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
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
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
OBSERVATION/ RESULTS
- Reports observations clearly
- Observations displayed in a manner that is easily understood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
5 / 9
4 / 8
3 / 7
2 / 6
1
Total Score______(out of a possible 100 points)