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Rubrics for Technical Study
Category Excellent (exceeds standards)
All material clearly related to
subtopic, main topic. Strong
Focus & Sequencing organization and integration of
(5 points) material within subtopics. Strong
transitions linking subtopics, and
main topic. (5)
The paper is free of grammatical
errors and spelling & punctuation.
Communication; No errors in APA style. Scholarly
APA Style & formatting style. Writing is flowing and easy to
(15 points) follow. (15)
Strong peer reviewed research based
Support Sources (10 points) support for thesis. (10)
Strong introduction of topic’s key
Introduction question(s), terms. Clearly delineates
(5 points) subtopics to be reviewed. Specific
thesis statement. (5)
Strong integration w/ thesis
Conclusion statement. Insightful discussion of
(5 points) impact of the researched material on
topic. (5)
All references and citations are
Citations & References
correctly written and present. (5)
(5 points)
MEMBERS:
Good (occasionally exceeds standards)
All material clearly related to subtopic,
main topic and logically organized
within subtopics. Clear, varied
transitions linking subtopics, and main
topic. (4)
Grammatical errors or spelling &
punctuation are rare and do not detract
from the paper. Rare errors in APA
style that do not detract from the
paper. Scholarly style. Writing has
minimal awkward unclear passages.
(11)
Sources well selected to support thesis
with some research in support of
thesis. (7)
Conveys topic and key question(s).
Clearly delineates subtopics to be
reviewed. General thesis. (4)
Strong integration with thesis
statement. Discusses impact of
researched material on topic. (4)
One or 2 references or citations
missing or incorrectly written. (4)
Fair (barely meets standards)
Most material clearly related to
subtopic, main topic. Some material
not organized within subtopics.
Attempts to provide variety of
transitions. (2)
Very few grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors interfere w/
reading the paper. Errors in APA
style are noticeable. Word choice
occasionally informal in tone.
Writing has some awkward or
unclear passages. (7)
Sources generally acceptable but not
peer-reviewed research (evidence)
based. (4)
Conveys topic, but not key
question(s). Describes
subtopics to be reviewed. General
theses statement. (2)
Some integration with thesis
statement. Discusses impact of
researched material on topic. (3)
Several references or citations
missing or incorrectly written. (2)
Unacceptable (below standards)
Little evidence material is logically
organized into topic, subtopics or
related to topic. Many transitions are
unclear or nonexistent. (1)
Grammatical errors or spelling&
punctuation substantially detract
from the paper. Errors in APA style
detract substantially from the paper.
Word choice is informal in tone.
Writing is choppy, with many
awkward or unclear passages. (3)
Few sources supporting thesis.
Sources insignificant or
unsubstantiated. (2)
Does not adequately convey topic.
Does not describe subtopics to be
reviewed.
Lacks adequate thesis statement. (1)
Doesn’t summarize evidence w/
respect to thesis statement. Doesn’t
discuss the impact of researched
material on topic. (1)
Reference and citation errors detract
significantly from paper. (1)
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Rubrics for Presentation
Excellent
Content/ Organization Shows excellent organization from
(10 points) clear purpose to logical conclusion.
Shows comprehensive coverage of all
supporting concepts. Supports ideas
&/or conclusions with factual
evidence &/or statistics. Mastery / full
knowledge of topic is well-
demonstrated. (10)
Delivery Holds attention of entire audience with
( 5 points) the use of direct eye contact, seldom
looking at notes.
Speaks with variation in volume and
inflection, maintains audience interest
and emphasizes key points. (5)
Enthusiasm/ Audience Demonstrates strong enthusiasm about
Awareness topic during entire presentation
(5 points) Significantly increases audience
understanding and knowledge of topic;
convinces an audience to recognize
the validity and importance of subject.
(5)
MEMBERS:
Good
Organization: purpose is not
sufficiently clear; logic in conclusion
is wanting.
Not all supporting concepts is covered.
Supports for ideas &/or conclusions
are not complete. Insufficiency of
knowledge is evident. (7)
Consistent use of direct eye contact
with audience but still returns to notes.
Speaks with satisfactory variation of
volume and inflection. (4)
Shows some enthusiastic feelings
about topic.
Raises audience understanding and
awareness of most points. (4)
Fair
Organization is wanting; defining the
purpose is attempted.
Provides weak examples, facts, and/or
statistics, which do not adequately
support the subject. Knowledge basis
is wanting. (4)
Displays minimal eye contact with
audience, while reading mostly from
the notes
Speaks in uneven volume with little or
no inflection. (2)
Shows little or mixed feelings about
the topic being presented
Raises audience understanding and
knowledge of some points. (2)
Needs Improvement
Does not clearly define subject and
purpose; provides weak or no support
for subject; gives insufficient support
for ideas or conclusions. Knowledge
basis is amiss. (2)
Holds no eye contact with audience as
entire report is read from notes.
Speaks in low volume and/or
monotonous tone. (1)
Show no interest in topic presented.
Fails to increase audience
understanding of knowledge of topic.
(1)