iRubric: Article Presentation Rubric

Presentation is very organized and was very easy to follow. Transitions between topics are smooth.

Presentation is fairly organized and pretty followable. Transitions might have been slightly discontinuous but did not take away geatly from the overall presentation.

Presentation is not clearly organized. Transitions between topics are jumpy or awkward.

Presentation lacks organization. Presentation lacks order and is difficult to follow.

Conclusion reviews information presented, restates the findings and ends with a clear summary of the "take home points" of the article.

Conclusion fails to do ONE of the following: review of information, restatement of findings or summarizing of take home points.

Conclusion fails to do TWO of the previous criteria.

Speech ends without an official conclusion.

Student comes prepared with several intriguing discussion prompts that require students to think critically and draw connections to class material and "real life" applications. Student keeps conversation flowing, encouraging participation from all class members and asking follow-up questions when appropriate.

Student comes prepared with some prompts or questions that encourage class discussion. May over-rely on one student, or on him/herself, to carry the discussion, but is able to maintain an overall level of reciprocal and thoughtful discussion using initial and follow-up questions.

Student attempts to prompt class discussion but ends up talking most of the time or allowing just one or two students to carry the conversation. There is some reciprocity and critical thinking, but may allow discussion to veer off topic or fail to stimulate further thought with follow-up questions.

Student may try to start class discussion by asking one or two questions, but is obviously "winging it;" asking irrelevant, vague, or non-stimulating questions; allowing long, awkward silences with no progression; or completely taking over the discussion.