Rubric for a slideshow

This quarter I am teaching a fully online class on Digital Globalization. The final assignment in the class is a “digital artifact,” which for most students is a Google Slideshow. The work for this assignment is scaffolded through the class, and includes peer review. These slideshows are the only content for the final week of the course. I have done this before, and the assignment is very popular with students. My intent for the assignment is to develop learner autonomy, by making them responsible for the course content.

My teaching philosophy values explicit instruction, so I am a firm believer in rubrics, which help to convey clear expectations for assignments. Here is a rubric with content that I developed for this particular slideshow assignment. I have adapted the format of another rubric that a colleague shared with me, although I do not know who originally created this format, and so cannot give them credit. I like this format because it provides information based on a visual ranking, rather than assigning numbers.

Shawn Smallman, 2016.

Digital Globalization, Slideshow Rubric

 

Student Name: _______________________________________________

 

 

Content Writing and Organization Aesthetics
Excellent

The information presented demonstrates understanding and depth that is exceptionally relevant and insightful. The slideshow includes a well-done bibliography. The Slideshow is clearly based on careful research.

 

Excellent

The slideshow is well-organized, flows logically, and is a pleasure to read. There is a clear progression of ideas with supporting information. The assignment displays innovative ways to make the content clear and understandable.

 

Excellent

The presentation shows great skill in design aesthetics and tastefulness. The formatting is consistent throughout the slideshow. The photos and images are exceptionally well chosen and appropriate to the assignment.

 

 

Good

The information presented accurately and completely completes the topic. The bibliography is well-done.

 

Good

The slideshow is well organized and flows logically. The writing has some minor style or grammar issues.

Good.

The slideshow is generally thoughtfully done, although there may be one or two weaknesses.

Sufficient

Some information is presented, but there are gaps or errors. The bibliography has some minor mistakes or gaps.

 

Sufficient

The slideshow has some strengths, but sometimes could have been more tightly organized. There are problems with the writing, including grammar and spelling errors.

Sufficient

The presentation shows appropriate skill in designing with aesthetics in mind, despite some occasional weaknesses.

 

Needs Improvement

The informant is presented in a superficial manner. The bibliography includes too few sources, or has multiple formatting errors. Some of the information does not fit, or it is not clear how it is relevant.

Needs Improvement

The transition from one section to the next is not always clear. There are frequent grammar and spelling problems. The slideshow lacks a clear sense of purpose.

Needs Improvement

The slideshow demonstrates some attention to aesthetics, but has multiple significant issues.

Weak

The content does not have enough detail and integrity to inform the audience. The bibliography is missing or deeply flawed.

Weak

The slideshow lacks organization, and jumps from one topic to the next without any coherence. There are multiple and major grammar, spelling and style problems.

Weak

The slideshow does not show any effort regarding design or aesthetics.

 

Grading:

A = All excellent

A- = Mostly excellent

B/B+ = Mostly Good

C+/B- = Good with some sufficient

C or below = Mostly Sufficient to Needs Improvement

D or below= Mostly Weak or Needs Improvement

 

 

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