iRubric: Final Project Grade Podcast rubric

Demonstrates a full understanding of the topic of choice. Information in the podcast is interesting and in-depth.

Demonstrates a good understanding of the chosen topic. Highlights many important events and/or facts. Adequate information on the topic.

Demonstrates a good understanding of the chosen topic. Limited coverage of information and/or facts.

Does not show understanding of the chosen topic.

Music/Sound is present, appropriate, and appealing. Intro/exit provide good signposts for listening. Attention grabbing and clever introduction. Legal music/audio.

Music/Audio is present with some creativity and appropriate for most listeners. Intro/exit material present but not effective.

Music/Audio is present, but is not appropriate for the tone or content of the podcast. Intro/exit material is not present or does not engage viewer. Music used illegally.

No music/audio or intro/exit materials present.

Clean and without distraction or extraneous noise. Consistent volume level. Music/Audio faded behind voice. Excellent audio recording and editing.

Acceptable, but low volume level at times. Shows good understanding of audio.

Excessive distractions. Overall audio below average. Volume level varies. Music overpowers voice. Shows little mastery of audio.

Quality unacceptable.