Research Project Grade Criteria
15 Points
Presentation
- Presentation is well prepared; information is presented clearly, and is sufficient and accurate.
- Presenters share the task equally, with smooth transitions - all problems were solved prior to the presentation.
- Positive group work was observable during all days prior to the presentation.
20 Points
Slide Show
- Google Slides presentation is well-organized with clear pictures and words; thought and effort are obvious.
- Each slide/visual aid is designed to offer bulleted points (no long paragraphs of information).
- The slide show is visually appealing.
- Organization makes sense and the information is connected for the audience.
20 Points
Bibliography
- Typed bibliography page is provided on the day of the presentation.
- All sources are reliable and academic.
- All of the group’s sources are included in the bibliography – the sources correspond with individual notes.
- MLA format is used appropriately.
50 Points
Individual Work
(Individual effort and input for the project. This portion of the grade is determined by input from group members and Ms. Lesser's observation of your work throughout the project.)
- Class time is used appropriately for all aspects of this project; you are never just sitting around, and your active contribution to the group is obvious and observable.
- During the presentation - Your voice is heard by everyone and you speak confidently, without pauses, and at a comfortable pace. Body language is formal, but not stiff, and never distracting. You make eye contact with the audience. It is clear that you understand the information you are presenting. You do not just read from a slide or a paper.
- You turn in individual notes with all sources labeled parenthetically using MLA format. An MLA formatted, typed Works Cited page is attached to your notes. Notes are in your own words or quoted/paraphrased with parenthetical citations. All sources used are academic and reliable – at least one source must be a database article. The notes you turn in reflect your time spent on task in the library.
20 Points
Reflection
Three-paragraph individual write-up about the assignment: write-up is in MLA format and includes specific explanation about what you learned from your classmates’ presentations; how your group worked together and what your role was; and your opinion on how the presentation went overall.
This reflection is composed with thoughtfulness and care.
95 Points
Total Points