iRubric: Group Research Presentation rubric

Evidence of valid research and above average knowledge of topic shown in presentation. Material was creative and was presented in a way that held audience attention.

Some evidence of valid research and average knowledge of topic shown in presentation. Material was somewhat creative and was presented in a way that somewhat held audience attention.

Little evidence of valid research and limited knowledge of topic shown in presentation. Material was somewhat creative, but was not presented in a way that held audience attention.

Very little evidence of valid research and very limited knowledge of topic shown in presentation. Material was not creative and was presented in a way that held audience attention.

Slides are visually well designed, aesthetically pleasing with appropriate use of white space, visuals, and minimal text, on each slide. Color and animations are used judiciously. Theme (e.g., template) is evident throughout to produce a highly cohesive presentation. Basically free from errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, etc.) on the slide

Slides are effectively designed with visual appeal including white space,visuals, and minimal text for the most part. Color and animations are used appropriately. Theme (e.g., template) is evident in the presentation for the most part to produce a cohesive
presentation and/or minor errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, etc.) on the slide

Slides generally include a mix of
white space, visuals, and/or text but not consistently and/or some overuse or inappropriate use of color or animations. Theme (e.g., template) is not consistently evident throughout the presentation and/or some errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, etc.) on the slide

Slides generally lack visual appeal and are text-heavy with little or no visuals and/or exhibit an overuse of color or animations. Media, (e.g., images), if used, are rarely cited on each slide. No theme is evident and the presentation appears disjointed rather than unified and/or frequent errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, etc.) on the slide

Highly effective in delivering a well- polished oral presentation within the time limit for the group to present (20 minutes total). All group members presented equally. Preparation was strongly evident.

Effective in delivering the oral presentation demonstrating good communication skills and generally close to the time limit for the group to present (20 minutes total). All group
members presented and preparation was evident for the most part.

Somewhat effective in delivering
the oral presentation demonstrating average
communication skills. Slightly
over/under the time limit. Some
members presented more than
others. More preparation was
needed.

Ineffective in delivering the oral
presentation demonstrating below average/poor communication skills.
Substantially over/under the time limit to present and/or not all members presented. Lack of
preparation was evident.