PowerPoint Rubric by Power Builders

Name of Presentation:

Name of Author(s):

Category Subcategory Outstanding

5 points

Proficient

3 points

Deficient

1 points

Scores# Name1 2 3 4

Au

dio Music

Appropriate level and choice(s) for content and audience (including none)

Volume appropriate for example or background as intended

Inappropriate for contentToo loud or softDistracting

1234

Average

VoiceEngaging and entertaining verbal representation of content

Speak comfortably and clearlyTalk freely from slide cuesUse animated toneLive or recorded narration synchronized with slidesLoud and clear Only common vocabulary and acronyms used

Practiced script or cue notesMonotonous narrationNot synchronized with slidesElaborate vocabulary and acronyms used

1234

Average

OtherOriginal sound recorded for the content

Minimal appropriate sound effectsAudio useful for conveying concepts

Distracting sound effects 1234

Average

Co

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DevelopmentAudience respected and provided with interesting materialInformation is novel and memorableTheme is created throughout

Carefully planned Researched information Appropriate for age, knowledge level, interests of intended audience Numbered slides with outline

Information is either above or below age, knowledge level, or interests of intended audienceInformation lacks cohesion or focus

1234

Average

PresentationViewers entrancedOutstanding take-home messagePresenter confident, well familiarized with slidesMistakes not apparent Makes eye contactHandouts provide more than presentationSession specific interaction zooming in , drawing, or timer (with ZoomIt for Windows) provided Show prepared for variety of presentations either as a whole or shortened versionsNo pop-up windows appearAppears as slideshow immediately from proper format configuration

Viewers comfortableContent should be self-evidentOnly essential information includedSummary message included No overview or complete reviewContent, not presenter, is the focusEntire show presentedResolution choices provide adequate viewingMistakes apparent but handled wellLooks into audienceGray-scale printed handouts providedNo PowerPoint pop-up window

Viewers annoyedOverview or complete review includedPresenter is the focusAll text is readResolution so high as to significantly slow viewingMistakes distract audienceHandouts not user-friendlyNo further information providedNot viewed as a wholePresenter faced the screenPowerPoint pop-up window allowed

1234

Average

AmountKISS- Keep It Straight & SimplePresenter returns to slides for further discussion prompted by audience20 slides or less

All slides are essential Nothing extraneous to lose the audienceBrief take home messages Additional information available in Q&A provisionsCompleted well within time limitsMostly KISS- Keep It Straight & Simple

All subject information is presented and displayedCognitive over-load decreases the focused effect of presentation Not completed within time limitsNo opportunity for questionsToo much of one or more elements

1234

Average

Tex

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AmountFew words usedFew lines per slideNo sentencesNo abbreviations, acronyms or punctuation marks

Maximum of 6 words a line;Maximum 6 lines a slide; No sentencesMinimal abbreviations and acronymsLimited punctuation marks

Short sentencesToo many wordsToo many lines of textFull sentences Many abbreviations, acronyms and/or punctuation marks

1234

Average

ColorContrasts with backgroundMemorable highlights Minimal hue choices

Contrasts with backgroundEasy to discern informationUse to highlight Minimal hue choices

Poor color contrast or intensityOptical issues created

1234

Average

FontSimple font that is to readNo shadowingNo words capital letters Consistent throughout creates anticipation

Simple font that is to readNo shadowingFew words in all capital letters (hard to read)Consistent throughout

Too complicated for fast recognitionToo many variations throughout presentation

1234

Average

SizeLarge enough for viewing from furthest point of intended space Focus attention as intended

Larger font for more important points;Ranges from 18 to 48 pointConsistent throughout for main and secondary information

Too large or smallNo identifiable difference for levels of importance among text elements

1234

Average

Tra

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StyleIntuitive for audienceEnhances content

Consistent transitionsAppealing to audienceAppropriate for content

Distracting changing between slidesToo long or too brief

1234

Average

SpeedAdaptable for specific session interaction Advance automatically every 20 seconds or total time 6 minutes and 40 seconds or less

Timed to live or recorded narrationAppropriate for content

Slides left on too long or not enough for recognition by audience

1234

Average

Vis

ual Colors

Consistent throughoutEye-appealingMinimal hue choices throughout

Contrasting colorsCoordinated colors of same intensity (checked with ColorBlender) Representative of contentMinimal hue choices per slide

Elements not discernable due to colorsHues unappealing to audience

1234

Average

LayoutConsistency throughout creates anticipation

Design templates usedStandardized position, colors and styles throughoutBasic and simple design. Does not distract from content.

Confusing or distracting changing layoutsElements presented unexpectedly

1234

Average

ImagesMore reinforcing images than textExplanatory imagesProvocative images

Balance the slide Sufficient space among textEnhance and complement the text, not overwhelm Only two graphics per slide

More than two graphics per slideDistracting or intricate images

1234

Average

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Comments Total Averages/15

iName of Author(s):Created in conjunction with the University of South Carolina, Masters in Educational Technology with Dr, T. Smyth - EDET 755 (2011)by Jean Pesce with team members Devin Biggers, Justin McCreary, and Ericka Middleton

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