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Compare/ Contrast the Nez Perce Culture

Before and After the Horse

Presentation Rubric

CRITERIA

1 POINT

2 POINTS

3 POINTS

4 POINTS

TOTAL

Subject Knowledge/Content

Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect, and flawed.

Some knowledge is evident, but some information is confusing and/or incorrect.

Knowledge is evident in much of the project. Most information is clear and correct.

Subject knowledge is evident throughout the project. All information is clear and correct.

Introduction/ Conclusion

There is no definite introduction or conclusion.

There is an introduction but no conclusion or visa versa

There is evidence of an introduction and a conclusion.

The introduction has a sharp focus, and the conclusion is effective.

Writing Mechanics

Many errors in spelling, grammar, sentence structure destroy content & major revision is needed

Spelling and grammar errors detract but content is understandable

The text is clearly written but a few spelling and/or grammar errors are noticeable

The text is clearly written with little or no errors to detract from content.

Layout

The layout is unstructured, confusing, and cluttered. Does not use space correctly. The text is very difficult to read

The layout shows some structure but the space is not used well, appearing cluttered or empty. Overall readability is difficult.

The layout uses most space appropriately. Most slides are easy to read.

The layout is pleasing to the eye, appropriate to the message, and uses space well. Fonts and point size are well chosen for easy readability.

Presentation

Spoken and visual presentation difficult to follow and understand. Little eye contact. Reads material from notes.

Spoken and visual presentation not well integrated. Some organization is evident. Some eye contact but much reading.

Integrates spoken and visual presentation. Organization apparent and appealing. Maintains balanced eye contact between audience.

Effectively integrates spoken and visual presentation. A high degree of organization, eye appeal, and effective delivery. Excellent eye contact and knowledge o subject. Does not refer to notes very much.

CRITERIA	1 POINT	2 POINTS	3 POINTS	4 POINTS	TOTAL
Subject Knowledge/Content	Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect, and flawed.	Some knowledge is evident, but some information is confusing and/or incorrect.	Knowledge is evident in much of the project. Most information is clear and correct.	Subject knowledge is evident throughout the project. All information is clear and correct.
Introduction/ Conclusion	There is no definite introduction or conclusion.	There is an introduction but no conclusion or visa versa	There is evidence of an introduction and a conclusion.	The introduction has a sharp focus, and the conclusion is effective.
Writing Mechanics	Many errors in spelling, grammar, sentence structure destroy content & major revision is needed	Spelling and grammar errors detract but content is understandable	The text is clearly written but a few spelling and/or grammar errors are noticeable	The text is clearly written with little or no errors to detract from content.
Layout	The layout is unstructured, confusing, and cluttered. Does not use space correctly. The text is very difficult to read	The layout shows some structure but the space is not used well, appearing cluttered or empty. Overall readability is difficult.	The layout uses most space appropriately. Most slides are easy to read.	The layout is pleasing to the eye, appropriate to the message, and uses space well. Fonts and point size are well chosen for easy readability.
Presentation	Spoken and visual presentation difficult to follow and understand. Little eye contact. Reads material from notes.	Spoken and visual presentation not well integrated. Some organization is evident. Some eye contact but much reading.	Integrates spoken and visual presentation. Organization apparent and appealing. Maintains balanced eye contact between audience.	Effectively integrates spoken and visual presentation. A high degree of organization, eye appeal, and effective delivery. Excellent eye contact and knowledge o subject. Does not refer to notes very much.