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STEP Audio Podcasts 
STEP Audio Podcasts
Audio Podcast for informational or instructional use.
Rubric Code: W3C473
By dgslobodzian
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Subject: Education  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Incomplete

1 pts

Partially Proficient

3 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Exemplary

9 pts

Introduction

Incomplete

Irrelevant or inappropriate topic that minimally engages listener. Does not include an introduction or the purpose is vague and unclear.

Speaker is not identified. No production date or location of the speaker is provided.
Partially Proficient

Somewhat engaging (covers well-known topic), and provides a vague purpose.

Alludes to who is speaking, date of the podcast, and location of speaker.
Proficient

Describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds.

Tells most of the following: who is speaking, date of the podcast, and location of speaker.
Exemplary

Catchy and clever
introduction. Provides relevant information and establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately.

Tells who is speaking, date the podcast was produced, and where the speaker is located.
Content

Incomplete

Information is inaccurate.

Vocabulary is inappropriate for the audience.

Includes no source quotes or includes source quotes with multiple citation errors.

Does not stay on topic.

No conclusion is provided.
Partially Proficient

Some information is inaccurate or long-winded.

Vocabulary is adequate.

Includes some variety of informative quotes from some “expert” sources, and one or more source quotes need some editing..
One or more source quotes are not credited.

Occasionally strays from the topic.

Conclusion vaguely summarizes key information
Proficient

Accurate information is provided succinctly.

Vocabulary is appropriate.

Includes appropriate and informative quotes from “expert” sources.
Source quotes are credited appropriately.

Stays on the topic

Conclusion summarizes information.
Exemplary

Creativity and original content enhance the purpose of the podcast in an innovative way. Accurate information and succinct concepts are presented.

Includes a wide variety of appropriate, well-researched and informative sources and has well-edited quotes from “expert” sources.
Quotes and sources of information are credited appropriately.

Keeps focus on the topic.

Conclusion clearly summarizes key information
Delivery

Incomplete

Delivery is hesitant, and choppy and sounds like the presenter is reading.

Enunciation of spoken word is distant and muddled and not clear. Expression and rhythm are distracting throughout the podcast

Poor grammar is used throughout the podcast.
Partially Proficient

Appears unrehearsed with uneven delivery.

Enunciation, expression, rhythm are sometimes distracting during the podcast

Occasionally incorrect grammar is used during the podcast.
Proficient

Rehearsed, smooth delivery.

Enunciation, expression, pacing are effective throughout the podcast.

Correct grammar is used during the podcast.
Exemplary

Well rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style.

Highly effective enunciation and presenter's speech is clear and intelligible, not distant and muddled. Expression, and rhythm keep the audience listening.

Correct grammar is used throughout the podcast
Music Enhancements

Incomplete

Copyright infringement is obvious.

Music is distracting to presentation.
Partially Proficient

Use of copyrighted works is questionable.

Music provides somewhat distracting background to the podcast.
Proficient

Music enhancements are owned by the creator of the podcast or copyright cleared.

Music provides supportive background to the podcast
Exemplary

All music enhancements are owned by the creator of the podcast or copyright cleared with appropriate documentation.

Music enhances the mood, quality, and understanding of the presentation.
Technical Production

Incomplete

Presentation is recorded in a noisy environment with constant background noise and distractions.

Transitions are abrupt and background noise needs to be filtered.

Volume changes are highly distracting.

Podcast is either too long or too short to keep the audience engaged.
Partially Proficient

Presentation is recorded in a semi-quiet environment with some background noise and distractions.

Transitions are uneven with inconsistent spacing; ambient noise is present.

Volume is occasionally inconsistent.

Podcast length is somewhat long or somewhat short to keep audience engaged
Proficient

Presentation is recorded in a quiet environment with minimal background noise and distractions.

Transitions are smooth with a minimal amount of ambient noise.

Volume is acceptable.

Podcast length keeps audience listening
Exemplary

Presentation is recorded in a quiet environment without background noise and distractions.

Transitions are smooth and spaced correctly without noisy, dead space.

Volume of voice, music, and effects enhance the presentation.

Podcast length keeps the audience interested and engaged.
Pre-Production

Incomplete

No script or storyboard is provided
Partially Proficient

Incomplete script and/or storyboard is provided
Proficient

Adequate production script and/or story board is provided
Exemplary

Complete excellent re-producible production script and/or storyboard is provided



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