Senior Presentation Project Rubric 2015 On-Level
Name Date Period
Category / Exceptional / Very Good / Acceptable / UnpreparedContent of Presentation and Organization
(25 points) / Thesis is clearly stated and developed; specific examples are appropriate; conclusion is clear; all ideas flow well with good transitions; well organized; Includes strong details that show rather than tell.
(25 points) / Clear thesis and sufficient information that relates to thesis; most information presented in logical sequence; generally well-organized, but better transitions from idea to idea or medium to medium needed; Includes details that show rather than tell.
(20 points) / Vague thesis with concepts and ideas loosely connected to thesis; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization are choppy;
details may be present, but more telling than showing
(15 points) / Thesis is not clear; information included that is irrelevant to thesis; presentation is choppy and disjointed or does not flow; no apparent logical order
(10 points)
Relating Topic to Self
(10 points) / Detailed information directly relates topic to self with strength and clarity(10 points) / Convinces audience of a relationship between the topic and self.
(8 points) / Topic somewhat related to self in an appropriate way
(6 points) / Little attempt to relate topic to self; connection is not very convincing
(4 points)
Summarization
(5 points) / Clearly summarizes the thesis; gives an insightful reflection to close the presentation(5 points) / Brief summary given at the close of the presentation
(4 points) / Vague summary given at the closing of the presentation
(3 points) / No summary given at the closing of the presentation
(2-0 points)
Creative Visual/Multimedia
(25 points) / Very original presentation of materials; uses the unexpected to full advantage and captures and keeps audience’s attention; excellent variety and blending of materials/media(25 points) / Some originality apparent; good variety and blending of materials/media
(20 points) / Little originality; material presented with little originality or interpretation; sufficient use of multimedia
(15 points) / No originality apparent; repetitive presentation with little or no variety; insufficient use of multimedia
(10 points)
Communication
(10 points) / Clear articulation; Volume and rate of speaking fluctuate to emphasize points and emotions; consistent eye contact; enthusiasm; confidence(10 points) / Clear articulation but not as polished.
Speaker is audible, natural variation of rate of speaking allows for clarity.
(8 points) / Some mumbling; little eye contact; uneven rate; little or no expression.
May be difficult to hear and/or monotone. Interrupted by “um”s or pauses.
(6 points) / Inaudible or too loud; no eye contact; rate too slow/fast; speaker uninterested and used monotone. Poor enunciation. Heavily interrupted by “um”s or pauses
( 5-0 points)
Audience Awareness
(5 points) / Speech is delivered in formal register. Rich, broad range of words appropriate to audience; Exceptionally strong control of standard conventions Errors are few and minor.
(5 points) / Speech is mostly delivered in formal register.
Broad range of words, appropriate to audience and purpose. Strong control of standard conventions. Errors are so few and minor that they do not impede readability.
(4 points) / Speech occasionally strays from formal register. Word selection and style is appropriate to the audience; Minor grammatical errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede effectiveness.
(3 points) / Speech is predominantly or totally delivered in casual register.
Language is ordinary, lacking interest, precision and variety, or may be inappropriate to audience OR is monotonous and/or misused, detracting from the meaning and impact.
(2-0 points)
Non-Verbal
(10 points) / No fidgeting or distracting behavior. Speaker appears confident and poised, directing attention to entire audience.
Professional attire/Business-casual attire.
(10-9 points) / Minimal fidgeting or distracting behavior. Speaker appears confident, directing attention to entire audience.
Dressy-casual attire.
(8 points) / Little fidgeting or distracting behavior. Confidence may waver; attention may be directed only to instructor.
Casual attire.
(7 points) / Contains fidgeting or distracting behavior.
Inappropriate attire.
(5-0 points)
Memorization
(10 points) / Speech is mostly memorized. Minimal referencing of notecards
(10-9 points) / Speaker may refer to note cards but does not rely on them.
(8 points) / Speaker is heavily dependent upon note cards or paper.
(7 points) / Speaker is either reading speech or is improvising.
(5-0 points)