Category

Beginning - 1

Developing - 2

Accomplished - 3

Exemplary - 4

Score

Title Slide

More than one requirement not completely met.

One requirement not completely met.

All requirements met, including title, author(s), date, and class.

All requirements not only met but exceeded, including title, author(s), date, and class.

Format / Organization

The introduction is extremely ineffective. The project is very disorganized and confusing to read; no clear or logical organizational structure

The introduction does not clearly express the content of the project. Details are often placed randomly and distract the reader; content is sometimes organized, but the process is unclear

The introduction expresses the content of the project. Details in supporting slides are mostly logical but some are out of sequence and confusing; overall solid organization of topics; sometimes does not make sense

Follows format of textbook; introduction clearly expresses the content of the project. Details in supporting slides are placed in a logical order and effectively keep the interest of the viewer; content is well organized and follows a logical story or pattern

Content / Support

Inadequate or missing description of content of all studied material, including maps, graphics, and relative descriptions.

Includes chapter and lesson objectives, but does not discuss thoroughly; description content of all studied material including maps, graphics, and relative descriptions – some elements missing.

Includes chapter and lesson objectives, and discusses adequately; Adequate description of content of all studied material, including maps, graphics, relative descriptions, and thorough factual knowledge.

Includes thorough discussion of chapter and lesson objectives; comprehensive description of content of all studied material, including maps, graphics, and relative descriptions; factual knowledge includes additional research beyond textbook.

Timeline(s)

Dates/facts contained fewer than 50% of the events from the text and/or were often inaccurate for events reported on the timeline.

Dates/facts contained at least 75% of the events from the text reported on the timeline; most accurate.

Dates/facts contained almost all events from the text related to topic and were accurate for all events reported on the timeline.

Dates/facts contained all events from text related to topic and were accurate and complete for all events reported on the timeline; some research additions may be present.

Appearance: Graphics, Fonts, and Colors

Several graphics are not appropriate or effective; the use of font styles and colors is not consistent or detracts from the organization; few or no artistic qualities

Some graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use; the use of font styles and colors is consistent, but is not used effectively to organize; few artistic qualities present

All graphics are effective, but there appear to be too few or too many; the use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern for the most part. It helps organize the material; has some artistic qualities

All graphics are effective and balanced with text use; the use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern. It helps organize the material well; the presentation has strong artistic qualities

Quality of Animation, Sounds

The sounds, and/or animations are unrelated to the content or distract from the content; no sound or animation

Some of the sounds, and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts; very little sound or animation, or too much

The sound/and or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content

The sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships; Smooth, flowing

Time Use / Cooperative or Individual Work

Did not use classroom time to work on the project and/or were highly disruptive.

Classroom time used to work on the project the majority of the time, but conversations often were disruptive or did not focus on project.

Classroom time used to work on the project the majority of the time. Conversations were not disruptive and focused on project.

Classroom time used effectively to work on the project. Conversations were not disruptive and focused on project in a highly organized manner.

Originality

Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit.

Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.

Product shows some original thought. Work shows some new ideas and insights belonging to the author.

Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive and obviously those of the author.

Software Learning

Does not appear to know how to use software applications without assistance; used little software variety in developing project beyond PowerPoint.

Knows how to use some parts of software applications and can accurately and clearly answer a few questions related to how to perform certain functions; some knowledge other than PowerPoint displayed.

Knows how to use software applications and can accurately and clearly answer many questions related to how to perform certain functions; evidence of other applications in addition to PowerPoint used in project.

Knows how to use the software and can accurately and clearly answer almost any question related to how to perform certain functions; ample use of many varying software applications other than PowerPoint.

Grammar. Spelling, and Usage (Mechanics)

Many spelling, grammar, and capitalization errors; many major errors in sentence construction [fragments, run-ons, S/V agreement, pronoun agreement, or tense shifts] Too many mistakes: not readable; confused meanings; errors in sentence construction.

Spelling. grammar, and capitalization were mostly correct, but errors were present Project is neat with only a few errors in usage, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling. Some major errors; several minor errors. 

Spelling, grammar, and capitalization were mostly correct; only a few errors present. Few mistakes. Proofread. Few major errors, some minor, but meaning is unimpaired. 

Good editing. Correct mechanics. Neat. No major errors, nor more than two minor errors. 

MLA Citation

No works cited and/or no MLA format used

Incorrectly cited in MLA or no MLA used at all

Errors in MLA format

Sufficient sources present

Correctly cited

Few or no errors in MLA format