PowerPoint Presentation Assessment Rubric

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Topic:

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Objectives Low Performance Average Exemplary Performance Points

Length of Presentation

0 points< 9 Slides

1 point9 - 11 Slides

2 points> 11 Slides

Title Slide: 0 pointsTitle Slide does not display all presenters full names.

1 pointThe title slide displays all presenters full names.

2 pointsThe title slide displays all presenters full names.

IOutline: 0 pointsThe presentation does not include an outline.

1 pointThe presentation includes an outline but it is not complete.

2 pointsThe presentation includes a clear outline.

Content: 1 pointsThe content is vague in conveying information. Some of the information is incomplete or out of date.

2 pointThe content is presented with a logical progression of ideas.

3 pointsThe content is presented clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas. All the information is accurate and current.

Quality of Information /ideas:

1 pointShows understanding of only a few aspects.

2 pointsShows understanding of most aspects.

3 pointsThorough, broad, insightful understanding of the topic.

Graphics: 0 pointsNo graphics used or the graphics that were used were unrelated to the content. The graphics do not enhance the understanding of the content or are distracting.

1 pointThe graphics visually depict material relevant to the presentation and assist the audience in understanding the flow of the content.

2 pointsGraphics assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. There is a consistent visual theme.

Audio:

0 pointsNo audio or audio used in inappropriate ways, e.g. using caned applause at the end of each slide.

1 pointAudio used is appropriate for presentation.

2 pointsAppropriate and creative use of audio.Audio used to good effect in a way that complements the content of the presentation.

Text Elements: 0 points Overall readability is difficult. Lengthy paragraphs. Too many different fonts. Dark or busy background, overuse of bold text.

1 pointSome slides are easy to read, but others are difficult because the font size is too small, paragraphs are too long or there is a lack of contrast with background.

2 pointsThe fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text on each slide is of appropriate length. The background and text colour enhances the readability of the text.

Background: 0 pointsVery distracting on most or all slides.

1 pointDistracts on one or two slides.

2 pointsDoes not distract from text.

Adapted from: http://www.rupert.id.au/rubrics/powerpoint.html Score:                        / 20