POWERPOINT RUBRIC Exemplary 4 Content
Design
The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The information is accurate and current. The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
Proficient 3 The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. The information is accurate and reliable Most of the fonts are easy-toread and most of the point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
The background and colors enhance the readability of text.
Most of the background and colors enhance the readability of text.
Text is appropriate length and the use of the bullets is according to the PowerPoint Guidelines.
Most of the text is appropriate length and the use of bullets is according to the PowerPoint Guidelines.
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space.
Most of the layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.
Graphics
The graphics, sounds and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concepts and ideas.
Writing Mechanic s
The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
The graphics, sounds and/or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content. The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Partially Proficient 2 The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. The information may not be accurate and reliable Many of the fonts are not easy-to-read and the point size does not vary for headings and text. The backgrounds are busy and the colors do not enhance the readability of text.
Incomplete 1 The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. The information is incomplete and not accurate and/or reliable. The fonts are difficult to read and the point size does not vary for headings and text. The backgrounds and colors are distracting and they do not enhance the readability of the text.
Long blocks of text and bullets.
Lengthy paragraphs and inappropriate length of bullets.
The layout shows some structure but appears cluttered and or distracting with large gaps of white space.
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheading to contribute to the message.
Some of the graphics, sounds and/or animation seem unrelated to the theme/topic and do not enhance the overall concepts.
The graphics, sounds and/or animation are unrelated to the theme/topic and do not enhance the overall concepts.
Spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar errors distract or impair readability.
Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required.