Rubrics for evaluation

Dear all,
Since I have been often assigned teaching basics of Information Technology, today I am going to present my rubrics on assessment criteria for the PowerPoint presentation.
So here I always divide the criteria into 4 subsections for the students to meet. These are Content-writing, Content – Technical, Communication, and Technical Organization
Here we go!

1. Content - Writing
I. All material is in publishable form; that is, it is thoroughly proof-read and without careless errors. (5=10, >10=5, >15=3)------(10 MARKS)
II. All your information is well researched, well written, well organized and in your own voice.-----(8MARKS)
III. All flaws pointed out by the instructor and/or peer advisors in drafts have been corrected. .-----(4MARKS)
IV. Material shows strong understanding of major ideas and displays critical thinking in placement of text, sequencing of pages, and page composition. .-----(10MARKS)
V. Presentation has a title page. .-----(3MARKS)
VI. Presentation has a bibliography which follows the MLA citation rules. ----(5MARKS)


2. Content – Technical
I. The presentation includes a minimum of 10 slides. ----(9MARKS)
II. The presentation includes a variety of text fields, graphics, sounds and transitions. ----(6MARKS)
III. The presentation has a professional look with an overall graphical theme that appeals to the audience, compliments the information, and each slide is visually neat incorporating a variety of layouts. ----(6MARKS)
IV. Each slide uses text, graphics, sounds and transitions that communicate and compliment information being shared. ----(6MARKS)
V. The presentation visually depicts material and appeals to audience. ----(6MARKS)

3. Communication
I. Did you use a different form to communicate to the group during your presentation other than simply screen reading? ----(3MARKS)
II. You used each slide as lead into the wealth of additional information you have on the topic----(3MARKS)
III. You maintained eye contact with group and modulated your voice in addition to your visual on-screen sharing. ----(3MARKS)
IV. At conclusion of your sharing you checked for understanding via questions or oral quiz, etc. ----(3MARKS)
V. You utilized your allotted time effectively. ----(3MARKS)

4. Technical Organization
I. You can access the GASFS server and have saved your presentation (web site) in your personal folder. You have also made a backup copy of your presentation to assure against any disaster. ----(4MARKS)
II. Each member of the audience has been given a handout of your presentation which includes an area to take notes. ----(4MARKS)
III. An electronic form of your presentation has been given to your instructor through a folder which will be set up on the GASFS server by your instructor. ----(4MARKS)

*GRADING*
Total Points = 100
Content Writing 40
Content Technical 33
Communication 15
Technical Organization 12
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Okay guys , I am waiting for your comments!
Kheri.