iRubric: Environmental Issues Presentation rubric

Environmental issue is not clearly outlined, causes are listed, a weak rationale on the importance of the issue is given and no history of management is presented.

Environmental issue as determined by leading scientists is somewhat describe, causes are given, a rationale on why the issue is of importance is presented and a vague history of management is given.

Environmental issue as determined by leading scientists is adequately described, causes are given, a clear rationale on why the issue is of importance is presented and some history of management is given.

Environmental issue as determined by leading scientists is effectively describes, causes are based on scientific research and stated clearly, a clear rationale on why the issue is of importance is presented and an accurate history of management of the issue is outlined.

Solutions outlined are not analyzed critically or a best solution is not clearly presented or defended using scientific data.

At least one solution is analyzed critically and advocated using scientific arguments

At least two solutions are analyzed critically. A best solution is cleared outlined and arguments are sound and based on available data.

At least three solutions are analyzed critically. A best solution is cleared outlined and arguments are sound and based on available data.

Poorly done slide presentation. May be missing background, transition, and/or pictures. May be difficult to read or follow. Lacking information. Oral presentation does not flow and no sources of information are given.

Presentation attempts to use background and transitions. More than a few spelling and grammar errors and/or presentation is difficult to follow. Speakers do not articulate and maintain eye contact. Sources of information are missing for some of the data presented.

Adequate and effective use of slide background, transitions, fonts, and pictures. Contains minor spelling or grammar mistakes presentation is somewhat easy to follow. Speakers articulate adequately and the presentation flows for the most part. Sources of information are stated most of the time data is presented.

Creative and effective use of slide background, transitions, fonts, and pictures. Spelling is correct and presentation is easy to follow. Speakers articulate well and the presentation flows. Sources of information are clearly stated when data is presented.