Newsletter Content Rubric

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Research	Cannot understand presentation because there No apparent outside research.	Information from at least one source apparent.	Information from more than one source.	Multiple sources cited.	Multiple sources cited. Sources represent a variety of different perspectives.
Discussion of Issues	No discussion of issues.	Discussion of issues incomplete or not logical.	More than one issue explored logically.	Most important issues explored logically.	All important issues fully and logically explored from both a Pro and Con position.
Support for Recommendation	Opinion is not supported by facts.	Attempt to support recommendation/ opinion with facts, but incomplete or not logical.	All opinions logically supported by facts.	All opinions supported by facts in depth.	All opinions logically supported by facts in depth. Counter arguments against recommendation are addressed and refuted with evidence.
Persuasiveness of Argument	Argument is not persuasive or thought out.	Argument is logical but not compelling.	Solid argument.	Argument is persuasive.	Argument is very compelling. Could influence the opinion of a neutral party.
Grammar	Constant mistakes in grammar and spelling makes paper difficult to understand.	Mistakes in grammar or spelling distract reader.	Some errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling, but does not detract from the message.	Very minor and insignificant errors. Style is easy to read.	Grammar, punctuation, style is virtually flawless and interesting to read.
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PowerPoint Presentation Rubric

	1 Point	2 Points	3 Points	4 Points	Total
Organization	Cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information	Difficulty following presentation because student jumps around subject matter	Information presented in sequence which audience can follow	Student presents information in logical interesting sequence which audience can follow
Graphs	Graphics are unrelated to presentation or no graphics at all	Graphics that rarely support presentation	Some graphics relate to text and presentation	All graphics relate, explain, and reinforce text and presentation
Eye Contact	Reads presentation directly from screen/note cards with no eye contact with audience	Occasionally looks ar audience, but still reads most of presentation from screen/notecards	Maintains eye contact with only one or two people, but still frequently reads from presentation	Maintains eye contact with all of audience and seldom reads from presentation/notecards
Elocution	Mumbles incorrectly pronounces words. Speaks too quietly for audience to hear	Voice is low. Pronounce terms incorrectly. audience has difficulty hearing.	Voice is clear. Pronounces most terms correctly. Audience members can hear presentation.	Voice is clear and pronounces term clear and correct. All audience members can hear presentation.
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