not supported by substantive information or the authority of a source is questionable. Observation of actual workplace practices do not contribute credibility to the recommendations. Each recommendation is supported by some substantive information from authoritative sources and evidence from actual workplace practices. Each recommendation is well-supported by substantive information from authoritative sources and evidence from actual workplace practices. Usability Recommendations are vague, unclear, or confusing. Supporting tools are not user-friendly or do not contribute to the recommended practices. Implementation would be difficult and/or unlikely to be effective. Recommendations are generally understandable. able. Supporting tools are somewhat userfriendly or are only slightly useful for promoting recommended practices. Implementation may present a few difficulties or be only somewhat likely to be effective. Recommendations are directly stated and clearly understandable. Supporting tools are user-friendly and promote recommended practices. Implementation is possible and likely to be effective. Professionalism The report and supporting tools are not acceptably produced (e.g., unattractive, few or no graphics or appropriate graphics, difficult or confusing to read, too short or too long, contains significant grammatical errors) and/ or were not submitted by the negotiated date. The report and supporting tools are acceptably produced (e.g., somewhat attractive, some use of appropriate graphics, easy to read and understand, acceptable length, contains minor grammatical errors) and were submitted by the negotiated date. The report and supporting tools are well-produced (e.g., very attractive, effective use of graphics, easy to read and understand, appropriate length, free of grammatical errors) and were submitted by the negotiated date. Overall Score: 3Adapted from the Recommendations Rubric in the Ohio Department of Education's From ITAC to Instruction: Resource Guides for Ohio's Career-Focused Education System. 25 Oral Presentation Rubric 14 Instructions: Circle the number that best describes each element of the oral presentation. Total the section score at the lower right column. Topic Content 4 Clear introduction. Important information supports a clearly defined topic. States strong reasons for its importance. Thorough understanding of information. Topic is logically developed throughout the presentation. 4 Extensive information from credible, reliable sources supports a clearly defined topic. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding. Questions from the audience are clearly and concisely answered with specific and appropriate information. 3 Covers basic information. Provides some reason to justify the importance of the topic but lacks coherence and clarity of ideas. 3 Adequate amount of information is given to support the topic. Questions from the audience are answered clearly. Topic is not clearly defined and lacks supporting information. Unclear focus. Minimal understanding of the topic. 2 Limited amount of information offers minimal support of topic. Questions from the audience are answered with only the most basic responses. 1 Topic is unclear and the presentation fails to develop the topic. Difficult to follow. 1 Vague information fails to support the topic. Credibility of sources is questionable. Questions from the audience are not adequately answered. Delivery Overall Rating 4 Expression and voice engage the audience. Sentence structure and grammar are consistently correct. Uses clear, concise language. 4 Strong evidence of preparation, organization, and enthusiasm. Intended message is effectively and efficiently communicated. 3 Uses appropriate vocal volume and expression most of the time. Sentence structure and grammar are generally correct. 3 Some evidence of preparation and organization. Intended message is partially communicated, but unclear. 2 Volume and expression are erratic. Sentence structure and grammar are understandable, but contain some errors. 2 Evidence of preparation and organization is lacking. Intended message is not communicated. 1 Voice is difficult to understand and hear. Sentence structure and grammar distract from the presentation. 1 No indication of preparation or organization. Communication hinders the conveyance of the message. Visuals Overall Score 4 Clearly and creatively enhances and supports the ideas presented. Easily viewed, read, and understood. Topic 3 Emphasizes central idea. Fairly easy to read and understand. Content 2 Restates the topic without adequate detail. Difficult to read and understand. Delivery 1 Visuals detract from the presentation. Inaccurate or misrepresentation of ideas detracts from message. Visuals Overall Rating