Skip to main content

iRubric: ICB Persuasive Research: Why do criminals commit murder? rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
ICB Persuasive Research: Why do criminals commit murder? 
Rubric Code: WC39X8
By Juliapalooza
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Enter rubric title
  Above and Beyond

4 pts

Does The Job

3 pts

Almost There

2 pts

Not So Much

1 pts

Position Statement/Claim

Above and Beyond

The position statement
provides a clear, strong
statement of the author's
position on the topic.
Does The Job

The position statement
provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.
Almost There

A position statement is present,
but does not make the author's
position clear.
Not So Much

There is no position statement.
Evidence and Examples

Above and Beyond

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics,examples) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or
arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument. Includes relevant info regarding killer's background and crimes. 15-20 slides in length.
Does The Job

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes relevant info regarding killer's background and crimes. 10-15 slides in length.
Almost There

Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes relevant info regarding killer's background and crimes. May have required # of slides, but does not accurately support or develop the argument.
Not So Much

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences). Fewer than 8 slides.
Sequencing/Organization

Above and Beyond

Arguments and support are
provided in a logical order
that makes it easy and
interesting to follow the
author's train of thought.
Does The Job

Arguments and support are
provided in a fairly logical
order that makes it
reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.
Almost There

A few of the supporting details or arguments are not in an expected
or logical order, distracting the audience and thus making the presentation confusing
Not So Much

Many of the supporting details or
arguments are not in an
expected or logical order,
distracting the audience and thus making the presentation very confusing.
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Above and Beyond

No errors
Does The Job

1-2 errors that do not distract or interrupt readability
Almost There

A few errors that capture the audience's attention and/or disrupt from the flow of information
Not So Much

Several errors are present that interrupt or confuse the message of the presentation
Sources and Citations

Above and Beyond

At least 4 sources utilized, accurate parenthetical citations
Does The Job

1-2 minor errors in citation
Almost There

3-5 errors
Not So Much

Many serious errors in citation or no citations present
Slide Design

Above and Beyond

All slides are creatively
designed using color and
animation. They are easy to read and do not detract from the content; uses a readable font (such as Times, TNR, Cambria, Calibri or Arial) and good contrast between font color and backgrounds.
Does The Job

Most slides follow criteria from level 4
Almost There

More than half the slides do not follow criteria from Level 4
Not So Much

Ignores stated criteria in Level 4
Speaking Skills

Above and Beyond

Speaks clearly
and distinctly
100% of the time.
Mispronounces
no words and
uses complete
sentences. Does not use an overabundance of fillers such as “like”, “um/uh”, or “you know”, “I mean”, “I guess”, “ok”, “so”

Elaborates on info from slides. Does not merely read from the PowerPoint-It is obvious that the presenter knows his subject and uses texts from slides as prompts for original narration and elaboration.
Does The Job

Speaks clearly
and distinctly
most of the time
85-95%.
Mispronounces
a few words,
occasionally
does not use
correct
grammar, uses several fillers.

May read from slides with no elaboration for no more than two slides.
Almost There

Often mumbles or
cannot be
understood more
than 85% of the
time. Does not use standard grammar and heavily utilizes fillers and/or conducts a "reading" rather than a presentation.
Not So Much

Ignores stated criteria.




Subjects:


Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n202