GRADING RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN REPORT

Creative Collaborations (AAD 199) ---Voelker-Morris, 2008

Evaluation Criteria Excellent (80 100) Good (79 70) o Complies with most parts of the assignment. Demonstrates good understanding of material. Demonstrates good level of critical analysis. Includes observations, evaluations, conclusions, demonstrations, and/or applications that go beyond mere description and indicate personal involvement. Exhibits logical reasoning. Exhibits awareness of audience. Strongly suggests an overall purpose. Includes relevant and interesting details. If applicable, integrates sources ethically and effectively. Fair (69 50) Unacceptable (<49)

o Complies with all parts of the

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-C1Content (30 points)

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assignment. Demonstrates thorough understanding of material. Demonstrates high level of critical analysis. Includes observations, evaluations, conclusions, demonstrations, and/or applications that go beyond mere description and indicate a high level of personal involvement and innovative thinking. Exhibits logical reasoning in order to shed new light on topics included. Exhibits sensitivity to audience. Makes clear an overall purpose. Includes rich and relevant details. If applicable, uses reference sources with sophistication and in a variety of ways.

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of the assignment. Demonstrates average understanding of material. Demonstrates attempts to analyze. Merely describes or provides basic information on the topic. Exhibits logical reasoning for the most part, but may contain one or two examples of faulty reasoning. Indicates an overall purpose, though to a less extent than is expected. Attempts to include several instances of relevant details. If applicable, integrates sources ethically.

o Does not comply with the o Does not demonstrate

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main parts of the assignment. adequate understanding of material. Does not demonstrate critical analysis. Provides few, if any, relevant details on the topic. Does not show evidence of logical thinking. If applicable, source use may be problematic.

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-C2Style (30 points)

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approach to the written assignment. Focuses on the assigned topic and both persuasively and concisely presents ideas. Demonstrates a creative approach to writing. Shows a variety of sentence lengths, openers, and patterns to avoid monotony. Displays accurate and vivid word choices. Includes an interesting, relevant, and engaging title. If applicable, flawlessly conforms to either APA or MLA or other acceptable documentation style.

o Exhibits a clear and o o

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competent approach to the written assignment. Concisely presents ideas focused on the assigned topic. Employs techniques of sentence variety. Displays accurate word choices. Includes a relevant title. If applicable, conforms to either APA or MLA or other acceptable documentation style.

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Lacks clarity in some of the paper. Does not always focus on the topic; includes unrelated ideas. Provides some variety in sentence types in order to avoid monotony. Includes a title, though the title may seem lackluster or inappropriate. If applicable, attempts to conform to either APA or MLA or other acceptable documentation style.

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Does not present ideas clearly. Does not focus on the topic; includes clutter. Sentence structure is monotonous. Does not include a title. If applicable, does not attempt to adhere to a particular documentation style.

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-C3Organization (20 points)

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clearly stated or strongly implied. Has well-constructed paragraphs that are organized around recognizable topics. All paragraphs work together to build a logical, intentional progression. Has smooth transitions between paragraphs. Has an effective and engaging introduction. Has a conclusion that brings the topic full circle, illuminates the overall significance, and provides a sense of closure.

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controlling idea. Has paragraphs that are organized around recognizable topics. All paragraphs relate logically to the controlling idea. Has transitions between most paragraphs. Has an appropriate introduction. Has an appropriate conclusion.

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Attempts to adhere to a controlling idea. Paragraphs are somewhat organized around recognizable topics, though the controlling idea may be difficult to discern. All paragraphs relate logically to the controlling idea, through the relationship may be difficult to discern in some instances. Transitions between paragraphs need to be strengthened. Has an introduction and conclusion, though one or both may need to be strengthened.

o Lacks evidence of an attempt o Paper is broken into o o

to adhere to a controlling idea. paragraphs, though paragraph breaks may seem uninformed. Many or all paragraphs do not seem to relate to the controlling idea. Fails to include an introduction, a conclusion, or both.

-C4Grammar and Conventions (20 points)

o Has no errors in grammar, o

o Has no more than two errors o

punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. No awkward phrases, run-ons, or slang.

in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. Few awkward phrases or runons; no slang.

o Has no more than three errors o

in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. Some awkward phrases, runons, or slang.

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grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. Significant number of awkward phrases, run-ons, or slang.

Description Content Style Organization Grammar, etc. TOTAL Carry Marks

Points Possible 30 30 20 20 100

Points Earned

/15

Source: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~learning/FYP_Pages/documents/voelker-Morris_rubric.pdf

ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC Presentation

Below Standard (1-4 points) Knowledge Comprehension

Student(s) do not dress appropriately. Student(s) do not maintain proper body language. Student(s) eat or drink during presentation Student(s) fidget, hiding behind objects, and

At Standard (5-7 Points) Application Analysis

Student(s) dress appropriately for the presentation. Student(s) maintain proper body language. Student(s) do not eat or drink during presentation Student(s) refrain from fidgeting, hiding behind

Above Standard (8-10 points) Evaluation Synthesis

In addition to the At Standard criteria: Student(s) dress to enhance the purpose of the presentation. Student(s) use body language to enhance the purpose of the presentation. Student(s) use physical space and movements to enhance the purpose of the presentation. Score:

-C1Physical Attributes

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play with objects, etc. Student(s) do not face audience. Student(s) use oral fillers (uh, ok, etc.) Student(s) pronounces words incorrectly. Student(s) do not speak loudly and clearly. Student(s) uses tone and pace that obscures communication. Text contains errors. Student(s) reads from notes.

objects, playing with objects, etc. Student(s) face audience. Score: English. Student(s) speak loudly and clearly. Student(s) speak at a pace and in a tone that allows Student(s) use minimum of oral fillers (uh, ok, etc.) Student(s) pronounce words correctly and in Standard

In addition to the At Standard criteria: Student(s) modify pronunciation of words to enhance presentation. Student(s) modulate volume and tone to enhance presentation. Student(s) modulate pace and tone to enhance presentation. Student(s) use slang, jargon or technical language to enhance presentation. Student(s) speak from memory and make only passing reference to notes or cards.

-C2Oral & Verbal Skills

clear communication to the audience. Text displayed during the presentation is free of spelling, usage or mechanical errors. Student(s) possess notes but do not read from them.

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Student(s) do not begin and end on time. Student(s) do not provide preview/review. Student(s) do not provide clear and

Score: closing. Score:

Score: Student(s) begin and end on time. Student(s) provide preview and review of main ideas. Student(s) provide clear and definable opening and Student(s) have all required materials ready for use. Student(s) have practiced order of presentation. Student(s) demonstrate flexibility in the face of In addition to At Standard criteria: Students(s) provide written notes, brochures, overviews, etc. Student(s) create an opening that is engaging (provides a hook for audience) and a closing that re-enforces key understandings. Student(s) demonstrate planning for technical and contextual problems.

-C3Organization & Structure

definable opening and closing. Student(s) do not have all required materials ready. Student(s) have not practiced presentation. Student(s) do not demonstrate flexibility. Technical features of display boards,

technical or contextual problems. Score: Technical features of display boards, PowerPoints, In addition to At Standard criteria: Technical features of display boards, PowerPoints, websites, audio, video, etc. enhance the purpose of the presentation. Technical features demonstrate creativity, thorough research and careful planning.

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-C4Technical Attributes

PowerPoints, websites, audio, video, etc., distract audience from the content and purpose of presentation. Technical features do not demonstrate care in creation, including editing, proofreading, finishing. Score:

websites, audio, video, etc. do not distract audience from the content and purpose of the presentation. Technical features demonstrate care in creation, including editing, proofreading, finishing.

Student(s) do not provide appropriate oral

Score:

Score: Student(s) provide appropriate oral responses to In addition to At Standard criteria: Student(s) incorporate audience questions, comments and concerns into their presentation. Student(s) display willingness and ability to move away from their script/plan and modify presentation based on audience response. Score:

-C5Response to Audience

responses to audience questions, concerns, comments. Student(s) do not adapt their presentation based on questions, concerns or comments from audience. Score:

audience questions, concerns, comments. Student(s) make minor modifications to their presentation based on questions, concerns or comments from 4 audience.

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