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CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Slogan

Catchy, effective, witty, concise.

Catchy but not witty; concise but not effective. Or vice versa.

Wordy and/or ineffective and/or confusing and/or not applicable.

No slogan.

No. of Slides

12-15

10-11

8-9

Fewer than 8.

Quality of Slides

Visually stimulating and engaging; text is legible and interesting. Transitions make presentation easy to follow. No more than 8 lines of text per slide. No grammatical or syntactical errors.

Visually stimulating or engaging; text is legible but not always interesting. Transitions make presentation easy to follow. May have more than 8 lines of text per slide, but no more than one grammatical or syntactical error.

Visually dull and not engaging; text is legible but not interesting. Lack of transitions makes presentation difficult to follow. May have more than 8 lines of text per slide, but no more than two grammatical or syntactical errors.

Incomplete visuals; text is illegible and/or distracting. Lack of transitions makes presentation difficult to follow. More than 8 lines of text per slide and more than two grammatical or syntactical errors.

Quality of Notes Pages

One for each slide. Distinct voice adds insight, depth and significant details that enhance the overall effect.

One for each slide. A recognizable voice adds some insight, depth and details that enhance the overall effect.

Some slides are missing a notes page. Lack of a recognizable voice detracts from the overall effect.

Missing and/or grossly incomplete.

Argument

Clear and highly persuasive; consistently logical and sincere.

Clear and persuasive; logical and sincere.

Unclear and/or unpersuasive; lacking emotional appeal and/or illogical.

No argument recognizable as such.

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Collaboration with Peers

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Vocabulary

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.

Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Listens to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

Listens intently, but has one distracting noise or movement.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.