iRubric: Multimedia Presentation rubric

Content is written clearly and concisely with a logical sequence of ideas and supporting information.

The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

Information is accurate and current.

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose.

Includes few facts. Some of the information may not seem to fit.

Sources used appear unreliable.

Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

Includes little information - only one or two facts about the topic.

Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect.

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space.

The layout shows structure, but some elements appear cluttered, busy or distracting with gaps of white space or uses a distracting background.

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability.

You have included more than 3 meaningful pictures/illustrations to support your research information. Photo credits included.

Images are proper size and resolution, and all images enhance the content.

You have included 3 pictures/illustrations to support your research information. Graphics are relevant. Photo credits included.

Most images are proper size, resolution.

You have included 1 to 2 pictures/illustrations to support your research information. Graphics may lack relevance. Photo credits not included.

Graphics/sounds do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content.

Images are too large/small in size, poorly cropped or color/resolution is fuzzy.

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

All sources of information are clearly identified and credited.

Most sources of information/photos are documented to make it possible to check on the accuracy of information.

No way to check source of information.

Poised, clear articulation; proper volume; steady rate; good posture and eye contact; enthusiasm; confidence.

Involved the audience in the presentation; points made in creative way; held the audience's attention throughout.

Stayed within time limit.

Presentation not as polished. Some mumbling; some eye contact; uneven rate; little expression.

Presented facts with some interesting "twists"; held the audience's attention most of the time.

Time OK.

Inaudible or too loud; no eye contact; rate too slow/fast; speaker seemed uninterested and used monotone.

Some related facts but went off topic and lost the audience; mostly presented facts with little or no imagination.

Too long or too short;