iRubric: Current event or issue Presentation rubric

-Content was basic and did not go beyond personal beliefs.
Research was not cited, incomplete, or biased.
-It is evident that presentation is inadequately researched. Major lack of factual information.
-All key information is incorrect,
-Student has included less than two facts regarding the topic

-Content was adequate and research was sufficient for the task
-Only a few facts are shared with class. --Presentation is giving information based on opinions/assumptions. Who, what, where is not present.
-Lacking key historical connection that could help class understand better.
-Information was incorrect or incomplete
-Student has included at least two facts regarding the topic

-Content was well organized and relevant. research was well done and cited correctly.
-Facts are shared about the issue.
-Key information is shared. Some info might be lacking.
-Some information might be assumed by class.
-Information was incorrect or incomplete
-Student has included at least three facts regarding the topic

-Content was numerous with many different kinds of examples.
-Research was advanced and cited many sources.
-The event/issue is current and relevant to contemporary times.
Facts are shared about the issue.
-The who, what, where, and why questions are addressed.
-Group has adequately research and taught the topic.
-Student has included at least four facts regarding the topic

-Student did not understand the controversial topic clearly
-Language usage is somewhat appropriate; many grammatical errors.
-Voices show lack of interest in topic.
Shows little or no interest in topic.
-Fails to increase audience understanding of knowledge of topic.

-Information is somewhat succinct; sometimes wordy.
-Language usage is mostly inappropriate; voice is are inappropriately loud or soft; unclear.
-Shows little or mixed feelings about the topic being presented.
-Raises audience understanding and knowledge of some points.

-Student seemed confident in presentation and included supporting evidence
-Solid delivery of presentation. Information presented is mostly succinct.
-Language usage is mostly appropriate; few grammatical errors.
-Voice is generally loud, but drops off at times.
-Shows some enthusiastic feelings about topic.
-Raises audience understanding and awareness of most points.

-Exceptional delivery of article presentation with smooth transition of fact summary, analysis and opinion or discussion-based questions.
-Language usage is appropriate and professional.
-Maintains eye contact and uses a clear voice.
-Demonstrates strong enthusiasm about topic during entire presentation.
-Significantly increases audience understanding and knowledge of topic; convinces audience to recognize the validity and importance of the subject.

-Speaker did not enhance or advance the debate, was unprepared, or comments were inappropriate.
-Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.

-Speaker did adequate work to help their team, spoke clearly, but may not have explained as clearly as possible
-Students were not prepared to encourage discussion.
Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate.

-Speaker was an asset to their team, made progress toward achieving goal, spoke clearly, gave good information
-Student demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaboration.

-Speaker was an extreme asset to their team, produced a clear, concise, and well-researched argument
--Student demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaboration.

Presentation is less than 2 minutes.

Presentation is 2-3 minutes.

Presentation is 3-5 minutes.

Presentation is 5-8 minutes.

Student has included less than two facts regarding the topic that support it's relevance and why it is an important issue today.

Student has included at least two facts regarding the topic that support it's relevance and why it is an important issue today.

Student has included at least three facts regarding the topic that support it's relevance and why it is an important issue today.

The student has included at least 4 facts regarding the topic that support it's relevance and why it is an important issue today.