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Excellent = 5pts. |
Good = 4 pts. |
Needs Work = 3 pts. |
| Facts / Sources |
Used a minimum of two sites.
Listed a minimum of 4 facts from each site. |
Used only 1 site given.
OR
Listed fewer than 4 facts from each site. |
Used only 1 site given and listed fewer than 4 facts from that site. |
| Powerpoint Introduction |
The introduction is clear and relates to the topic. |
The introduction is somewhat vague, but the audience is able to follow the topic. |
The introduction does not lead clearly into the rest of the presentation. |
| Powerpoint Content |
The content is written clearly and in a logical order.
Information is accurate. |
The content is vague at times. Some information appears out of order.
Information appears accurate. |
The content is difficult to understand or follow.
Information is incomplete or inaccurate. |
| Powerpoint Text Elements |
Fonts are easy to read.
The use of italics or bold enhance the readability
The background and colors enhance readability. |
Fonts are easy to read most of the time.
Color choices make it distracting at time or difficult to read. |
The text is extremely difficult to read. It is either too small, in poor contrast with the background, or contains long blocks of text. |
| Powerpoint Layout |
The layout is visually pleasing and adds to the overall presentation with good use of headings, subheadings, and blank space. |
The layout shows some structure, but at times can appear cluttered.
At times it may be distracting due to poor color or background choices. |
The layout is cluttered or confusing throughout. |
| Powerpoint Works Cited |
All sources are properly cited. |
Most (2-3) of the sources are cited. |
None of the sources are cited. |
| Powerpoint Animations and Graphics |
The choice of animations add to the overall presentation.
Choice of pictures are appropriate for the topic and easy to see.
Animations used are consistent throughout. |
The choice of animations are acceptable for most of the presentation.
Some pictures were difficult to see, either due to size or pixilation, etc. |
The choice of animations are distracting to the presentation.
Pictures are inappropriate or have nothing to do with the topic. |
| Powerpoint Written Mechanics |
The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling.
(0-2 errors) |
Spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors become a distraction.
(3-5 errors) |
Proofreading was necessary as many errors became a major distraction.
(more than 5 errors) |
| Oral Presentation |
Presenters were knowledgeable about their topics.
Presenters used their notes very little. |
Presenters struggled slightly with their topics.
Presenters tended to read from their notes. |
Presenters read only what was on the screen, with little or no additional information given. |
| Commemorative Display |
Attractive display and tastefully done. Honors the victims in a respectful way. |
Display is well done. Some areas could be neater. |
Display looks rushed. Areas are sloppy. |