iRubric: The Information Age rubric

Introduction minimally presented the topic. The introduction did not engage the audience at all, or was unclear. Three or more of the 'introduction' steps given in our book were left out.

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 have not included two or more of the 'introduction' steps given in our book.

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 the reasons 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.

Interpretation or data was poorly collected and interpreted. It was unclear to audience who participated in the survey, what was the point of the survey. Didn't use any 'useful expressions' from the course book.

Interpretation of data was lacking. Questions asked for survey were not all related to or did not give a deeper understanding as to why the topic is an issue today. Used some language from the course book.

Interpretation was explained well and table/graph was designed appropriately. Most survey questions led to a deeper understanding of the topic. Used some or all the language from the course book.

The survey was explained clearly including all variables. Table/graph itself was designed appropriately. All possible questions the audience could have were answered in the presentation. Survey was interesting and added to a deeper understanding of the issue.Used language from the course book.

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.

Conclusion wrapped up the issue by restating the main themes of the presentation.
One of the 'parts' of a good conclusion were missing.

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.

No reference page.

PPT didn't have a reference page but did have citations on the slides.

PPT included a reference page.