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)
