CATEGORY

10

8-9

6-7

5

Sequencing of Information

Information is organized in a clear, logical way.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information seems out of place.

Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or item of information seems out of place.

There is no clear plan for the organization of information.

Spelling and Grammar

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.

Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.

Text - Font Choice & Formatting

Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. The format is consistent throughout the presentation. The 6X6 rule is followed.

Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. The format is generally consistent. The 6X6 rule is often followed.

Font formatting shows some planning to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. The format is generally consistent, but too much information appears on some slides.

Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. There is little to no consistency within the presentation.

Use of Graphics

All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.

A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.

All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.

Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.

Voice

Speaks clearly, using correct pronunciation of terms/names so that audience members hear and understand the presentation.

Speaks clearly pronouncing most words correctly. Most audience members can hear and understand the presentation.

Speaks softly pronouncing most words correctly. Audience members have some difficulty hearing the presentation.

Mumbles. Incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience has difficulty hearing/understanding the presentation.

Eye Contact

Maintains eye contact with the audience, seldom reading the notes/slides.

Maintains eye contact, but frequently returns to read notes/slides.

Occasionally has eye contact. Reads most of the notes/slides.

No eye contact. Reads notes/slides.