PowerPoint Evaluation Rubric	assignment # __________
Student Name:		Score:
This analytic rubric is used to verify that specific tasks have been performed. If a task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if a task is not complete. Awarding partial points is not an option.
Category	Scoring Criteria	Points	Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Title Slide 10 points	This slide features the title of the presentation and includes the author's name and assignment number. A graphic or picture is included that relates to the most important concept of the presentation. (The title should be the largest font on the slide)	10
Introduction Slide 10 points	This slide provides a thesis statement that makes the research topic clear.	10
Report of Research 15 points	Scientific terms and concepts are properly used.	5
	All concepts within the assigned topic are covered.	5
	Research findings are presented in the student's words, not "cut and pasted" from research references.	5
Conclusion Slide 10 points	This slide ties the total presentation to the thesis statement.	10
Bibliography Slide 10 points	This slide shows all research references used for the presentation. (Make a bulleted list of the references.)	10
Slide Composition 25 points	Font size makes each slide easily read from a distance. (Remember, PowerPoint is meant to be viewed from a distance, not sitting in front of the computer. Don't try to put too much information on one slide.)	10
	Color combinations make the information easy to read. (Font should stand out against the background.)	10
	Graphics or pictures add to the impact of the slide. (Graphics should be used in support of information, not in place of it.)	5
Overall Presentation 10 points	The overall presentation has a professional look. (Include, but are not limited to: Choice of colors and graphics is for an adult audience, not elementary. Slide transitions add to the presentation, not detract from it. Slide margins are centered on the computer screen. Shadows are added to font when appropriate. There are no grammar or spelling errors.)	10
PowerPoint Tools 10 points	All assigned PowerPoint tools have been used. (Tools include slide transitions, motion, sound, and timing.)	10
Score	Total Points	100
Self-evaluation	Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
Deadline	All "computer" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. PowerPoint presentations will be accepted the day after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time.