PowerPoint Rubric
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| Note cards indicate you accurately researched a variety of information sources, recorded and interpreted significant facts, meaningful graphics, accurate sounds and evaluated alternative points of view. | Note cards show you recorded relevant information from multiple sources of information, evaluated and synthesized relevant information. | Note cards show you misinterpreted statements, graphics and questions and failed to identify relevant arguments. | Note cards show you recorded information from four or less resources, did not find graphics or sounds, and ignored alternative points of view. | ||
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| The storyboard illustrates the slide presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each slide including: title of slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings, hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any). All slides are numbered, and there is a logical sequence to the presentation. | The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard include titles and text for each slide and are in sequential order. | The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in a logical sequence and have incomplete information. | There a very few thumbnail sketches on the storyboard and do not provide an overview of the presentation. | ||
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| The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals. | The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic. | The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience. | The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience. | ||
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The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea. Information is accurate, current and comes mainly from * primary sources. | The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources. | The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information with few facts. Some of the information may not seem to fit. Sources used appear unreliable. | The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information and only one or two facts about the topic. Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect. Sequencing of ideas is unclear. | ||
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The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of text. | Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. | Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. | The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting. | ||
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| The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space. | The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. | The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background. | The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability. | ||
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Sources of information are properly cited and the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented. All sources of information are clearly identified and credited using appropriate citation format. | Most sources of information use proper citation format, and sources are documented to make it possible to check on the accuracy of information. | Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics do not include proper citation format. | No way to check validity of information. | ||
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The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. Original images are created using proper size and resolution, and all images enhance the content. There is a consistent visual theme. | The graphics, sound/and or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content. Original images are used. Images are proper size, resolution. | Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts. Most images are clip art or recycled from the internet. Images are too large/small in size. Images are poorly cropped or the color/resolution is fuzzy. | The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. | ||
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| The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. | The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. (three or more errors) | Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader, and major editing and revision is required. (more than five errors) | ||
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* Primary sources can include original letters and diaries, personal observations, interviews, first-hand accounts, newspaper articles, magazine articles, journal articles, Web pages, audio recordings, video productions and photography.
Examples of Other Rubrics
- Presentation Design
Presentation Rubric for a College Project
We seem to have an unavoidable relationship with public speaking throughout our lives. From our kindergarten years, when our presentations are nothing more than a few seconds of reciting cute words in front of our class…
...till our grown up years, when things get a little more serious, and the success of our presentations may determine getting funds for our business, or obtaining an academic degree when defending our thesis.
By the time we reach our mid 20’s, we become worryingly used to evaluations based on our presentations. Yet, for some reason, we’re rarely told the traits upon which we are being evaluated. Most colleges and business schools for instance use a PowerPoint presentation rubric to evaluate their students. Funny thing is, they’re not usually that open about sharing it with their students (as if that would do any harm!).
What is a presentation rubric?
A presentation rubric is a systematic and standardized tool used to evaluate and assess the quality and effectiveness of a presentation. It provides a structured framework for instructors, evaluators, or peers to assess various aspects of a presentation, such as content, delivery, organization, and overall performance. Presentation rubrics are commonly used in educational settings, business environments, and other contexts where presentations are a key form of communication.
A typical presentation rubric includes a set of criteria and a scale for rating or scoring each criterion. The criteria are specific aspects or elements of the presentation that are considered essential for a successful presentation. The scale assigns a numerical value or descriptive level to each criterion, ranging from poor or unsatisfactory to excellent or outstanding.
Common criteria found in presentation rubrics may include:
- Content: This criterion assesses the quality and relevance of the information presented. It looks at factors like accuracy, depth of knowledge, use of evidence, and the clarity of key messages.
- Organization: Organization evaluates the structure and flow of the presentation. It considers how well the introduction, body, and conclusion are structured and whether transitions between sections are smooth.
- Delivery: Delivery assesses the presenter's speaking skills, including vocal tone, pace, clarity, and engagement with the audience. It also looks at nonverbal communication, such as body language and eye contact.
- Visual Aids: If visual aids like slides or props are used, this criterion evaluates their effectiveness, relevance, and clarity. It may also assess the design and layout of visual materials.
- Audience Engagement: This criterion measures the presenter's ability to connect with the audience, maintain their interest, and respond to questions or feedback.
- Time Management: Time management assesses whether the presenter stayed within the allotted time for the presentation. Going significantly over or under the time limit can affect the overall effectiveness of the presentation.
- Creativity and Innovation: In some cases, rubrics may include criteria related to the creative and innovative aspects of the presentation, encouraging presenters to think outside the box.
- Overall Impact: This criterion provides an overall assessment of the presentation's impact on the audience, considering how well it achieved its intended purpose and whether it left a lasting impression.
“We’re used to giving presentations, yet we’re rarely told the traits upon which we’re being evaluated.
Well, we don’t believe in shutting down information. Quite the contrary: we think the best way to practice your speech is to know exactly what is being tested! By evaluating each trait separately, you can:
- Acknowledge the complexity of public speaking, that goes far beyond subject knowledge.
- Address your weaker spots, and work on them to improve your presentation as a whole.
I’ve assembled a simple Presentation Rubric, based on a great document by the NC State University, and I've also added a few rows of my own, so you can evaluate your presentation in pretty much any scenario!
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What is tested in this powerpoint presentation rubric.
The Rubric contemplates 7 traits, which are as follows:
Now let's break down each trait so you can understand what they mean, and how to assess each one:
Presentation Rubric
How to use this Rubric?:
The Rubric is pretty self explanatory, so I'm just gonna give you some ideas as to how to use it. The ideal scenario is to ask someone else to listen to your presentation and evaluate you with it. The less that person knows you, or what your presentation is about, the better.
WONDERING WHAT YOUR SCORE MAY INDICATE?
- 21-28 Fan-bloody-tastic!
- 14-21 Looking good, but you can do better
- 7-14 Uhmmm, you ain't at all ready
As we don't always have someone to rehearse our presentations with, a great way to use the Rubric is to record yourself (this is not Hollywood material so an iPhone video will do!), watching the video afterwards, and evaluating your presentation on your own. You'll be surprised by how different your perception of yourself is, in comparison to how you see yourself on video.
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It will be fairly easy to evaluate each trait! The mere exercise of reading the Presentation Rubric is an excellent study on presenting best practices.
If you're struggling with any particular trait, I suggest you take a look at our Academy Channel where we discuss how to improve each trait in detail!
It's not always easy to objectively assess our own speaking skills. So the next time you have a big presentation coming up, use this Rubric to put yourself to the test!
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How to (Effectively) Use a Presentation Grading Rubric
Almost all higher education courses these days require students to give a presentation, which can be a beast to grade. But there’s a simple tool to keep your evaluations on track.
Enter: The presentation grading rubric.
With a presentation grading rubric, giving feedback is simple. Rubrics help instructors standardize criteria and provide consistent scoring and feedback for each presenter.
How can presentation grading rubrics be used effectively? Here are 5 ways to make the most of your rubrics.
1. Find a Good Customizable Rubric
There’s practically no limit to how rubrics are used, and there are oodles of presentation rubrics on Pinterest and Google Images. But not all rubrics are created equal.
Professors need to be picky when choosing a presentation rubric for their courses. Rubrics should clearly define the target that students are aiming for and describe performance.
2. Fine-Tune Your Rubric
Make sure your rubric accurately reflects the expectations you have for your students. It may be helpful to ask a colleague or peer to review your rubric before putting it to use. After using it for an assignment, you could take notes on the rubric’s efficiency as you grade.
You may need to tweak your rubric to correct common misunderstandings or meet the criteria for a specific assignment. Make adjustments as needed and frequently review your rubric to maximize its effectiveness.
3. Discuss the Rubric Beforehand
On her blog Write-Out-Loud , Susan Dugdale advises to not keep rubrics a secret. Rubrics should be openly discussed before a presentation is given. Make sure reviewing your rubric with students is listed on your lesson plan.
Set aside time to discuss the criteria with students ahead of presentation day so they know where to focus their efforts. To help students better understand the rubric, play a clip of a presentation and have students use the rubric to grade the video. Go over what grade students gave the presentation and why, based on the rubric’s standards. Then explain how you would grade the presentation as an instructor. This will help your students internalize the rubric as they prepare for their presentations.
4. Use the Rubric Consistently
Rubrics help maintain fairness in grading. When presentation time arrives, use a consistent set of grading criteria across all speakers to keep grading unbiased.
An effective application for rubrics is to apply a quantitative value to students across a cohort and over multiple presentations. These values show which students made the most progress and where they started out (relative to the rest of their class). Taken together, this data tells the story of how effective or ineffective the feedback has been.
5. Share Your Feedback
If you’re using an electronic system, sharing feedback might be automatic. If you’re using paper, try to give copies to presenters as soon as possible. This will help them incorporate your feedback while everything is still fresh in their minds.
If you’re looking to use rubrics electronically, check out GoReact, the #1 video platform for skill development. GoReact allows you to capture student presentations on video for feedback, grading, and critique. The software includes a rubric builder that you can apply to recordings of any kind of presentation.
Presenters can receive real-time feedback by live recording directly to GoReact with a webcam or smartphone. Instructors and peers submit feedback during the presentation. Students improve astronomically.
A presentation grading rubric is a simple way to keep your evaluations on track. Remember to use a customizable rubric, discuss the criteria beforehand, follow a consistent set of grading criteria, make necessary adjustments, and quickly share your feedback.
By following these five steps, both you and your students can reap the benefits that great rubrics have to offer.
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Rubric for Slide Show Presentation. Content. Grammatical Accuracy. Slide Composition and Organization. Presentation. Sources. Score. slide show presents required information in a complete, thoughtful way; includes other relevant and interesting details; may also express more complex content. grammatical structures reflect a high degree of ...
The audience is able to follow most of the presentation. Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It follows all of the project guidelines for organization.
The storyboard illustrates the slide presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each slide including: title of slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings, hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any).
The format of presentations can vary across and within disciplines. This resource focuses on research presentations but may be useful beyond. The goal of this rubric is to identify and assess elements of research presentations, including delivery strategies and slide design.
Sample rubric to outline the quality, content, and effectiveness expected of a well-constructed presentation as opposed to a weak one Created Date 9/24/2004 10:59:23 AM
I’ve assembled a simple Presentation Rubric, based on a great document by the NC State University, and I've also added a few rows of my own, so you can evaluate your presentation in pretty much any scenario!
Evaluation Rubric for Design of Presentation Slides. Outstanding. Poor. Visual communication. Slides support speaker’s message without being distracting; they are simple yet striking. Visuals used are best choices to communicate meaning and information. Good balance of text and graphics.
Most Most slides slides include include one one powerful, high-quality image which helps audience understand the content. Layout uses most space appropriately. Most Most images images are are clipart. clipart. Images are too large/small in size, or of poor quality (fuzzy).
SCORING RUBRIC FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION OR BULLETIN BOARD. Exemplary – 4 Accomplished – 3 Developing – 2 Beginning – 1 Score Purpose. Creatively and completely addresses the clearly evident purpose (required information) Appropriately completes the task; the purpose can be concluded Attempts to complete the task; somewhat attends to ...
A presentation grading rubric is a simple way to keep your evaluations on track. Remember to use a customizable rubric, discuss the criteria beforehand, follow a consistent set of grading criteria, make necessary adjustments, and quickly share your feedback.