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Content - Accuracy

All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.

Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate.

The content is generally accurate, but one or two pieces of information are clearly flawed or inaccurate.

Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.

Sequencing of Information

Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place.

Some information is logically sequenced. An occassional card or item of information seems out of place.

There is no clear plan for the organization of information.

Content - Requirements met

Student has included title page, 2-4 pgs. of family info., 2-4 pgs. of accomplishments, 2-4 pgs. about effects on others.

All information is included, but does not inform the audience well about the subtopics.

One category completely missing, or one or two incomplete categories.

Two or more categories missing or incomplete.

Background

Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic.

Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card.

Background does not detract from text or other graphics.

Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.

Text - Font Choice & Formatting

Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.

Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability.

Font formating has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.

Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.

Spelling and Grammar

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 3-4 grammatical errors or misspellings.

Presentation has more than 4 grammatical and/or spelling errors.

Bibliography

Bibliography is included in PowerPoint as last card, is alphabetical, and all punctuation & formatting is correct.

Bibliog. is included, but may be in the wrong place, or may have 1-2 format errors.

May have 3-4 format errors, or is not in alphabetical order.

Attempt is made at a bibliography, but formatting is unrecognizeable.

Certificate

Bright, easily read in terms of text size & color coordination. Text is well spaced so cert. isn't crowded. All required info. is included.

May contain 1 spelling, punctuation, or grammar error. Clear attempt is made to showcase the person's contributions.

Somewhat sloppy or text may be hard to read due to size/color or crowding. May contain 2 errors.

Certificate is sloppy or hard to read, and contains 3 + errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation. Does not appear professional.