iRubric: Biology 403 Presentation Rubric

Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.

Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.

Student presents information in a logical sequence which audience can follow.

Student presents information in a logical interesting sequence which audience can follow.

The lack of contrast between the font and background makes the text impossible to read.

Images are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. Layout is cluttered and confusing.

The lack of contrast between the font and background makes the text difficult to read.

Most images are clipart. Images are too large/small in size, poor quality (fuzzy). Layout shows some structure.

There is good contrast between the front and background on most slides.

Few slides include one powerful, high-quality image which helps audience understand teh content. Layout uses most space appropriately.

There is good contrast between the font and background on all slides.

Most slides contain one powerful, high-quality image per slide, which helps audience understand the content. layout is visually pleasing.

Student just reads text on slides.

Student reads text on slides, adding a few comments.

Student reads text on slides and elaborates comfortably.

Student uses text on slides as prompts for original narration.