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CATEGORY

4.5-5

4

3-3.5

1-2.5

Group Work /10

The group functioned exceptionally well. All members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task!

The group functioned pretty well. Most members listened to, shared with and supported the efforts of others. The group (all members) was almost always on task!

The group functioned fairly well but was dominated by one or two members. The group (all members) was sometimes on task!

Some members of the group were often off task AND/OR were overtly disrespectful to others in the group AND/OR were typically disregarded by other group members.

Delivery /20

Extremely well-rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style. Highly effective enunciation, expression, pacing, and rhythm keep the audience hooked. Volume of voice, music, effects, etc. enhance presentation

Well-rehearsed and almost always smooth delivery. Effective enunciation, expression, pacing, and rhythm keep the audience interested. Nearly always uses correct grammar. Volume of voice, music, effects, etc. is well done and effective but somewhat inconsistent

Somewhat rehearsed and almost always clear delivery. Somewhat effective enunciation, expression, pacing, and rhythm sometimes keep the audience interested. Sometimes uses correct grammar. Volume of voice, music, effects, etc. is sometimes effective but often inconsistent.

Delivery was very/extremely poorly done. Very little effort was put into project. No practice was very obvious. Inappropriate language and subject matter were included.

Interview /10

Open ended questions and follow-up are used that draw interesting and relevant information from the interviewee. Interview length follows guidelines.

Open ended questions and follow-up questions are used appropriately. Interview length follows guidelines.

Open ended questions and follow-up questions are occasionally irrelevant to the topic. Interview length does not follow guidelines

Only yes-or-no questions are used. No follow-up questions are asked. Interview length does not follow guidelines

Requirements /10

All requirements are met and exceeded.

All requirements are met.

1-2 requirements was/were not completely met.

More than two requirements was not completely met.

Originality /15

Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive. You're more than ready for radio!

Product shows some good original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights. You're ready for radio!

Product shows some or little original thought and may use other people's ideas.

Product shows little to no original thought. Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit.

Scripts /15

Scripts are complete for each element of podcast and it is clear what each group members will say and do. Scripts are quite professional and very easy to read.

Scripts are mostly complete. It is clear what each group members will say and do. Scripts show good planning and are easy to read.

Scripts have a few major flaws. It is not always clear what the group members are to say and do. Script shows an attempt at planning, but is partially incomplete.

There are few or no scripts. Group members are mostly expected to invent what they say and do as they go along.

Duration of presentation /5

All elements of the podcast followed time guidelines from outline and did not seem hurried or too slow.

Most elements of the podcast followed time guidelines from outline and/or seemed hurried or too slow.

Some elements of the podcast followed time guidelines from outline and/or seemed hurried or too slow.

Few or none of the elements of the podcast followed time guidelines from outline. The newscast was much too long or too short.