iRubric: Current Issues Rubric

Introduction minimally presented the topic. The introduction did not engage the audience at all, or was unclear. Three or more of of the steps that make an 'excellent' presentation.

Introduction presented the topic but could have been slightly biased or did not present the full scope of the topic. Did not give adequate background information. Introduction may not have included two or more of the steps that make an 'excellent' presentation.

Introduction gave a good and clear understanding of why the topic is an issue today. Presenters showed an unbiased introduction to the topic and explained the full scope of the topic. One of the introduction steps may have been missing or the introduction wasn't engaging.

Introduction gave a strong and clear understanding of the topic's background. Presenters greeted the audience, hooked the audience, stated their topic, explained and defined unknown vocabulary. Gave a reason why the topic is important and gave an overview. The introduction was clear and allowed the audience to understand the full scope of the topic. Introduction hooked the audience and engaged them.

There was no conclusion.

0 points

Conclusion did not effectively wrap up the presentation or introduced new ideas which is not appropriate in a conclusion. Two or more of the 'parts' of a good conclusion were missing. See page 89 in our course book.

Conclusion wrapped up the issue by restating the main themes of the presentation.
One of the 'parts' of a good conclusion were missing. See page 89 in our course book.

Conclusion effectively wrapped up the issue at hand and left the audience intrigued and further interested in the topic. Or the conclusion made the audience take a new point of view or gain deeper insight on the matter. The conclusion had a transition, restated the overview, reminded the audience of important points, concluded memorably and wrapped up well.

The group was unorganized and not prepared for the presentation. The group did not make any effort to engage the audience. The ppt slides were wordy. The team seemed uninterested in their presentation.

The group was seemed unorganized and not adequately prepared for the presentation. The group did not make much effort to engage the audience. The ppt slides were slightly wordy. The team seemed uninterested in their presentation.

The group was prepared for the presentation. The group engaged the audience only once during the presentation. The ppt slides were slightly wordy. Presenters handled audience questions well.

The group clearly practiced at least twice. The students were prepared and engaged the audience effectively with questions, activities, etc. The ppt slides were visual-not too wordy. Presenters handled audience questions impressively.

PPT did not include a reference page. Slides were handed in two days late.

No reference page= 0 points.

PPT included a reference page. Team handed in PPT slides one day late.

PPT included a reference page which included all websites/books/journals used as a reference for the presentation. Team handed in slides the same day late.

PPT/ Prezi included a reference page which included all websites/books/journals used as a reference for the presentation and followed the proper formatting found in our course book. Team emailed the PPT before class began.