iRubric: Research Proposal or Review Presentation rubric

Student has a stronghold on the content and methodology being presented. Student is able to effectively "teach" the class. No mistakes are made with regard to content knowledge.

Student has a basic understanding of the content. Methodology is effectively communicated but show shortcomings in mastery of the material or in explanation of findings.

Student has only a superficial or limited understanding of content. Mistakes were made during the presentation. The main methodology was explained incorrectly or not explained clearly.

Student has little to no understanding of the content addressed in the presentation and does not communicate the findings or methodology of the topic clearly.

Student pays excellent attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has very few or no errors.

Student pays good attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has few errors.

Student pays some attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has several errors.

Student pays no attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has many errors.

Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow and engages the viewer with a clear purpose of the presentation.The presentation is clearly articulated, with good flow, cohesive ideas, and pays attention to the content
Each slide has a single message unit that is clearly stated on the slide.

Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. Includes the major components of the topic but is missing other components. More than two slides have more than a single message.

Student presents information in a logical sequence which audience can follow. Includes the major components but is missing components so viewers are not entirely clear about the purpose of the research presentation.

Student presents information in an illogical sequence which the audience cannot follow. The presentation is missing major components which confuses the viewer about the overall purpose of the research presentation. Student has multiple concepts on given slides.

The presentation correctly incorporated at least five references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were correctly cited.

The presentation correctly incorporated three to four references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were correctly cited.

The presentation correctly incorporated two to three references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were not cited correctly.

The presentation correctly incorporated only one reference or none from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were not cited correctly.

Highly encourages peer discussion and interaction. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the topic by responding confidently, precisely and appropriately to all questions.

Encourages peer discussion and interaction.
Demonstrates knowledge through integration of text reading, and by responding accurately and appropriately addressing questions.

Reluctantly interacts with peers. Demonstrates some knowledge and rudimentary use of strategy. Is reluctant or responds inaccurately to questions.

Avoids or discourages active audience participation.
Demonstrates incomplete knowledge of the topic by responding inaccurately and inappropriately to questions.