5	4	3	2	
Introduction
	The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation.
	The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic.
	The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. 	The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. 
The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience.	

Content	The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. 
Information is accurate, current and comes mainly from * primary sources. 	The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. 
Includes persuasive information from *primary sources.
	The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. 
Includes some persuasive information with few facts.
Some of the information may not seem to fit.
*Primary source use is not always clear.
	The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information.
Includes little persuasive information and only one or two facts about the topic.
Information is incomplete, out of date and/or incorrect.
Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
	
Text Elements	The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. 
Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. 
Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. 
The background and colors enhance the readability of text. 
	Sometimes the fonts are easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. 
Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. 	Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. 
	The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting.
	
Layout 	The layout is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings and subheadings and white space.	The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately
	The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background.
	The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability. 
	
Citations
	Sources of information are properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented.
All sources of information are clearly identified and credited.	Most sources of information use proper citation, and sources are documented to make it possible to check on the accuracy of information
	Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics do not use proper citations.

	No way to check validity of information
	
Graphics, Sound and/or Animation
	The graphics, sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. 
There is a consistent visual theme.	The graphics, sound/and or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content.
	Some of the graphics, sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts.
Most images are clipart or recycled from the WWW.
Images are too large/small in size. 
Images are poorly cropped or the color/resolution is fuzzy.
	The graphics, sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content. 
Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content
	
Writing Mechanics	The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. 
	The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
	Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability.
(3 or more errors)
	Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required.
(more than 5 errors)	
Teamwork
	The group documents how members brainstormed, discussed, assumed roles and solved problems.
Provides evidence that group members helped one another, shared ideas, developed and evaluated their finished product(s).
The project is clearly a group effort.	The group documents how members divided tasks, shared the workload and managed problems in a way that advanced the group goal. 
	The group occasionally helped one another but required teacher assistance to resolve differences. 
One person documents that he/she did most of the work and/or problems were not managed in a way that advanced the group goal.
	The group required teacher assistance with dividing tasks and resolving differences.
Few people contributed their fair share of work.
	
	Distinguished 5	Proficient 4	Limited 3	Attempted 2	

	Name ______________ Period ___

			Introduction		________
			Content			________
			Text Elements		________
			Layout			________
			Citations			________
			Graphics, Sound 
&/or Animation		________
Writing Mechanics	________
			Team Work		________

					Total		________