PowerPoint Presentation Assessment Rubric Name: Topic: Date:

Objectives Length of Presentation Title Slide:

Low Performance 0 points < 9 Slides 0 points Title Slide does not display all presenters full names.

Average 1 point 9 - 11 Slides 1 point The title slide displays all presenters full names. 1 point The presentation includes an outline but it is not complete. 2 point The content is presented with a logical progression of ideas.

Exemplary Performance 2 points > 11 Slides 2 points The title slide displays all presenters full names.

Points

IOutline:

0 points The presentation does not include an outline.

2 points The presentation includes a clear outline.

Content:

1 points The content is vague in conveying information. Some of the information is incomplete or out of date. 1 point Shows understanding of only a few aspects.

3 points The content is presented clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas. All the information is accurate and current.

Quality of Information /ideas:

2 points Shows understanding of most aspects. 1 point The graphics visually depict material relevant to the presentation and assist the audience in understanding the flow of the content.

3 points Thorough, broad, insightful understanding of the topic.

Graphics:

0 points No graphics used or the graphics that were used were unrelated to the content. The graphics do not enhance the understanding of the content or are distracting. 0 points No audio or audio used in inappropriate ways, e.g. using caned applause at the end of each slide. 0 points Overall readability is

2 points Graphics assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. There is a consistent visual theme.

Audio:

1 point Audio used is appropriate for presentation.

2 points Appropriate and creative use of audio. Audio used to good effect in a way that complements the content of the presentation. 2 points The fonts are easy to read and

Text Elements:

1 point Some slides are

difficult. Lengthy paragraphs. Too many different fonts. Dark or busy background, overuse of bold text.

easy to read, but others are difficult because the font size is too small, paragraphs are too long or there is a lack of contrast with background. 1 point Distracts on one or two slides.

point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text on each slide is of appropriate length. The background and text colour enhances the readability of the text.

Background:

0 points Very distracting on most or all slides.

2 points Does not distract from text.

Adapted from: http://www.rupert.id.au/rubrics/powerpoint.html

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