Organization Slides are organized in a logical way that complements the central theme; transitions are well-paced to create a natural and engaging flow

Organization Slides are organized in a logical way that complements the central theme; transitions are well-paced to create a natural and engaging flow

Slides are organized in a logical way and transitions are paced so that the material is easily accessible

Slides are organized mostly in a logical way and transitions are paced so that the material can be understood with focus and effort

Slides are organized in a way that is illogical OR transitions are paced so that the material cannot be understood

20

Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples

Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence

Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence

Does not draw logical conclusions

25

Visual Appeal There is a consistent visual theme that helps enhance understanding of the ideas; includes multiple types of media

Original images are created using proper size and resolution that enhance the content; includes more than one type of media

Visually depicts topic and assists audience; images are proper size and resolution

Graphics are unrelated to content and cross over each other. Distracting, busy, and detract from presentation

20

Narration (Research/Writing)

Mechanics and style ensure clarity. Incorporates multiple properly cited scholarly resources

Mechanics and style promote clarity. Incorporates some properly cited scholarly resources

Mechanics and style make narration intelligible. Incorporates very few properly cited scholarly resources

Several mechanical errors OR does not incorporate scholarly resources

10

Earned Total 100%