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Research Paper and Presentation

Research an appropriate topic within a given category. Prepare and present a PowerPoint slideshow

Rubric Code: Q2455A9

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Use of Time
	Below Basic 2 pts	Basic 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Advanced 5 pts
3 x 5 research/work days	Below Basic Student does not stay on topic and distracts other. <BR> Or<BR> Student researches unrelated topics.	Basic Student must be redirected because they become off-task easily. Student is a distraction to others.	Proficient Students stays on task for most of the block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.	Advanced Student stays on task for the entire block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.
Additional Information research/planning<BR> method to obtain donations<BR> outlook	Below Basic Lacking much information about each area.<BR> Or<BR> Lacking entire sections.	Basic Basic information about charity and planning is included. Charity plans is not clearly addressed.	Proficient Information about necessary research and planning is included. Beginning method for obtaining donation are clear. Charity plans are clearly addressed.	Advanced In-depth information regarding charity and planning is included, possibly specific methods for obtaining donation. Beginning process for charity information is discussed as well as plans outlook and success.
Slideshow
	Below Basic 8 pts	Basic 13 pts	Proficient 17 pts	Advanced 20 pts
Visually Appealing not crowded,<BR> coherent,<BR> appropriate pictures,<BR> animations	Below Basic Slideshow is incoherent and difficult to read. There is a complete lack of graphics or graphics that are not related to the topic.	Basic The slides have a theme but are sometimes difficult to read or are not easy to look at. There is a lack of pictures or pictures do not add to the effectiveness of the presentation.	Proficient All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are not used. Most of the required points were presented.	Advanced All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are used.
Presentation transitions,<BR> expands on topic	Below Basic The student simply reads the information from the slides. No transitions made. A minimum number of the required talking points were presented.	Basic Presentation is not very smooth. Transitions are not made and it does not flow well. Mostly, the student just reads the slides. Not all of the required talking points were presented.	Proficient Student presents their information very well and makes transitions between slides. Sometimes the student is able to give additional information that is not already on a slide. Most of the required talking points were presented.	Advanced Students does an excellent job of presenting their information. Appropriate transitions are made between slides. Student is easily able to expand on the information provided in the slideshow (does not just read the slides). All required talking points were presented.
APA Formatting
	Below Basic 0 pts	Basic 4 pts	Proficient 7 pts	Advanced 10 pts
Format APA format<BR> title page<BR> references	Below Basic APA format is not followed. Missing reference slide. One or no references listed. References are questionable.	Basic Presentation is mostly formatted according to APA style. Only two sources are used. One or more references may be questionable.	Proficient Presentation is appropriately formatted in APA style, including a title slide and reference slide. Minimum of three sources used. All sources are reliable.	Advanced APA format is followed, including a title slide and reference slide. More than three reliable sources are cited.
Professionalism
	Below Basic 0 pts	Basic (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Advanced 10 pts
Professional Dress Appearance and Dress	Below Basic Did not wear professional dress.	Basic N/A	Proficient N/A	Advanced Wore professional dress. Makeup and hair were neat.
Active Listening	Below Basic Does not appear to be listening and has distracted others with noises or movements.	Basic Sometimes does not appear to be listening, but does not distract others.	Proficient Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.	Advanced Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Oral Presentation
	Below Basic 2 pts	Basic 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Advanced 5 pts
Speaks Clearly	Below Basic Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than two words.	Basic Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time (94%-85%). Mispronounces no more than 2 words.	Proficient Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time (95%-100%), but mispronounces one word.	Advanced Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time (95%-100%) and mispronounces no words.
Preparedness	Below Basic Student does not seem prepared at all to present.	Basic The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Proficient Student seems pretty prepared, but might have needed a few more rehearsals.	Advanced Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Enthusiasm	Below Basic Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in the topic being presented.	Basic Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seems somewhat faked.	Proficient Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in other students.	Advanced Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Time-Limit	Below Basic Presentation is less than 3 minutes OR over 6 minutes.	Basic Presentation is 3 minutes long.	Proficient Presentation is 4 minutes long.	Advanced Presentation is 5-6 minutes long.

Subjects:

Science

Types:

Writing

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