You accurately researched and used a variety of information sources, recorded and interpreted significant facts, meaningful graphics, and accurate sounds.

You recorded relevant information from multiple sources of information and evaluated information.

You misinterpreted statements, graphics and questions and failed to identify relevant information.

Your 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.

Your introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic.

Your 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 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.

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.

is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

Sources of information are properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented.

Most sources of information use proper citation, 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 use proper citations.

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