POSTER/POWERPOINT RUBRIC

 

Advanced (5)

Developing (3)

Emerging (1)

Focus

 

The topic/essential question is very clear when you first look at it.

The topic/essential question is clear but does not stand out.

The topic/essential question does not stand out from the rest of the  poster/PowerPoint.

Main Ideas

 

The main ideas are appropriate to the topic/essential question and are presented correctly.

The main ideas are appropriate to the topic/essential question and are presented correctly.

Main ideas are not appropriate or connected to topic/essential question.

Supporting Details

 

Appropriate and accurate details support each main idea very clearly.

Details support each main idea but may not all be accurate or relevant or in-depth enough.

Details do not support topic/essential question and are not accurate.

Mechanics

There are no errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, or spelling.     

Minor errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, or spelling donÕt detract from the poster/PowerPoint message or distract the viewer.

Numerous errors in mechanics distract the viewer and detract from poster/PowerPoint message.

Neat and Presentable

 

The poster/PowerPoint is very neat and presentable and pleasant to the eye.

The poster/PowerPoint is neat and presentable.

Poster/PowerPoint is not neat, appears hastily put together. The media is too text heavy.

Drawings and Illustrations

 

All illustrations, data/charts, and drawings add to the purpose and interest of the presentation.

Illustrations are interesting but may not add to the purpose of the poster/PowerPoint.

No illustrations are included or illustrations are not appropriate for the topic presented.

Layout and Design

 

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Creativity

 

The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space help to make the poster/PowerPoint interesting and to communicate the message, and  is highly original and creative.

The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space do not detract from the message the poster/PowerPoint s trying to get across, and shows creativity and is different from the 'regular' poster/PowerPoint.

The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space does not aid in getting the  poster/PowerPoint message across. Poster/PowerPoint lacks creativity.

Evidence of Research

Excellent depth of research evident. The student's knowledge of the material is outstanding.

Evidence of research is apparent.  The student's knowledge of the material is good.

Depth of research is limited.  The student's knowledge of the material is limited to basic facts.