iRubric: PowerPoint Research Presentation Science Rubric

Presentation includes all required elements and graphics and provides a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Presentation includes most information needed. Graphics are relevant to the topic's subject matter.

Presentation is missing a large quantity of vital information. Graphics are basic.

Several visuals are unappealing, missing, or not applicable to presentation.

Background does not detract from text or other graphics.
Appropriate amount of text on slide.
Graphics/animations enhance content.

Background does not detract from text or graphics. Too much info on page or graphics compete with content.

Background slightly distracting. Too much information on page or graphics compete with content.

No effort was made to enhance the appearance of the presentation.

The student had highly developed group work skills. The student showed responsibility by
being well prepared. The student contributed during discussions and actively listened to others.
The student strongly supported his or her own opinions. The student promoted positive
interactions within the group.

The student showed responsibility by being prepared for group work and completing individual
tasks on time. The student listened to others and was tolerant of divergent views. The student
supported his or her own opinions and worked with the group. The student promoted positive
interactions within the group.

The student was not prepared for group work and did not complete individual tasks on time
and/or with quality. The student contributed too little or excessively dominated group work.
The student did not support his or her own position or was not willing to listen to others. The
student was a poor team player and did not work to develop and carry out a plan to accomplish
a task. The student did not promote positive interactions in the group

The student was a very poor group worker or did not participate at all.