PowerPoint Rubric

RUBRIC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

This may be used for self-assessment and/or peer feedback, as well as for formal assessment.

CRITERIA	EXEMPLARY (4 points)	PROFICIENT (3 points)	EMERGING (2 points)	INCOMPLETE (1 point)	RAW PTS.	WEIGHTING and TOTAL
Research and Notetaking	Notes indicate accurately researched and varied information from a wide variety of sources Relevant information recorded Neatly organised and clearly labelled notes	Notes indicate accurately researched and varied information from several sources; Mostly relevant information recorded Neat notes and reasonable organisation	Some attempt to acquire information relevant to topic, but from few sources Notes reveal some organisation	Few notes reveal little attempt to acquire information Notes (if presented) are unorganised and incomplete		x =
Storyboard or Planning Sheet	Illustrates the slideshow structure with thumbnail sketches of each slide, clearly identifying title and text of each slide; Layout is clearly delineated (font, background, graphics, hyperlinks, sound)	Illustrates the slideshow structure with thumbnail sketches, generally identifying purpose, sequential order and a broad indication of layout (font, background, graphics, hyperlinks, sound)	The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are mostly in logical sequence and have some information about layout	There are very few thumbnail sketches on the storyboard Thumbnail sketches do not provide an overview of the presentation
Subject Knowledge	Subject knowledge is clearly evident throughout the presentation All information is clear, appropriate and accurate	Subject knowledge is evident in most of the presentation Most information is clear, appropriate and accurate	Some subject knowledge is evident in the presentation	Subject knowledge is not evident Information is confusing, incorrect or flawed, or too insufficient to judge
Organisation	The sequence of information is logical and well-organised Reveals very clear outline, introduction, body and conclusion	The sequence of information is quite well-organised Mostly clear outline, introduction, body and conclusion	Parts of the sequence of information are organised Some attempt at outline, introduction, body and conclusion	The sequence of information is dis-organised Outline, introduction, body and conclusion are confused or unclear
Referencing/ Bibliography	All sources of information are properly acknowledged in the text All sources of information a clearly identified in the Bibliography using the school's preferred style	Sources are mainly acknowledged in the text Most sources are identified in the Bibliography, using the school's preferred style	Some sources of information are acknowledged in the text Some sources are identified in the Bibliography	Sources of information were not acknowledged or identified either in the text or in the Bibliography
Technical Aspects	Presentation of required number of slides runs very smoothly Slide transitions and animations are very consistent, and timing and order of appearance enhance the presentation	Presentation of required number of slides runs smoothly Slide transitions and animations are consistent, subtle, and well-timed	Presentation runs quite smoothly and features nearly the required no. of slides Animations and transitions are mostly consistent and suitable	Presentation doesn't feature required number of slides Slide transitions and animations are not consistent Timing is confused/distracting
Layout	Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing, appropriate to the message, and uses headings, sub-headings and white space very well Fonts, colour and background are all in harmony and provide a consistent theme and easy readability	Layout is creative and visually appealing, appropriate to the message, and uses headings, sub-headings and white space well Fonts, colour and background are almost all in harmony, and provide a clear theme and easy readability	Layout quite visually appealing/appropriate to the message, although headings and sub-headings are not always logical, and white space is sometimes too cluttered/ too empty Fonts, colour and background are mostly in harmony and easy to read	Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes unstructured, or confusing, while white space is not used effectively (too cluttered/empty) Fonts, colour and background lack harmony and text is not easy to read
Effects (Graphics , Sound/Video)	All graphics, sound/video or other enhancements are used effectively to enrich the presentation Enhancements contribute significantly to convey the intended meaning	Most graphics, sound/ video or other enhancements are used appropriately to enrich the presentation Enhancements contribute in conveying the intended meaning	Some use of graphics, sound/ video or other enhancements, but they do not always enrich presentation Enhancements are mostly appropriate, relevant and restrained	Very few, if any, graphic, sound/ video or other effects are present, or use of these tools is inappropriate, irrelevant or excessive
Writing Mechanics	The text is clearly written, with no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors to detract from content	The text is clearly written, with few errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation to detract from content	Content is understandable, but spelling, grammar and punctuation occasionally detract from content	Many spelling and/or punctuation errors seriously hinder the communication of content
Presentation	Excellent integration of spoken and visual presentation Very confident and compelling delivery features frequent eye contact, good diction and limited use of notes Well rehearsed	Integrates spoken and visual presentation well Confident and capable delivery features good eye contact, clear diction and restricted use of notes Quite well- rehearsed	Attempts to integrate spoken and visual presentation Delivery includes some eye contact, reasonable diction and some reliance on notes Some evidence of rehearsal	Spoken and visual presentation is difficult to follow and understand Delivery features little eye contact and/or poor diction with an over-reliance on notes Little evidence of rehearsal

WEIGHTING and TOTAL