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Score

Content

No factual errors, information useful, current, meaningful. Information complete.

No more than one factual error. Some information may be outdated or not meaningful. Missing no more than one piece of required information.

No more than two factual errors. Missing 2-3 pieces of required information. Some information may be outdated or not meaningful.

More than two factual errors. Missing more than three pieces of required information. Information included is outdated and/or meaningless.

X 10

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Grammar

No errors in grammar or spelling

One or two spelling and/or grammar errors

Three or four spelling and/or grammar errors.

More than four spelling and/or grammar errors

X 5

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Layout

The presentation layout and slide order is logical and aesthetically pleasing. The presentation's structure makes sense and its design is consistent.

Maximum of two slides out of sequence.

Maximum of four slides out of sequence.

More than four slides out of sequence.

X 5

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Graphics and Pictures

Graphics are attractive and relevant. Graphics are placed so as not to interfere with the content.

Some graphics and pictures may not be relevant to the presentation. Graphics and/or pictures may slightly detract from the presentation.

Graphics and pictures present but have little or nothing to do with the content of the presentation.

Graphics and pictures not present.

X 5

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Text, color, background

The text is easy to read. The background is subdued and coordinates with text colors and graphics.

Minor readability problems due to font size or color.

Font too small to be read. Background detracts from the presentation. Text is difficult to read due to blending of text and background colors.

No Attempt

X 5

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Works Cited

All sources properly cited at end of presentation.

Works cited page present but sources not cited in proper format.

Works cited page present but sources not cited in proper format. One or more sources not cited.

Not Present

X 5

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