ical information|
Acceptable content, but too much opinion, incorrect information, or no conclusion
Good content with a supported conclusion
Well-researched content, well supported by analysis to draw a conclusion
|Unacceptable presentation form|
Missing element or elements, or extremely wordy
Detracting elements used, too much text per slide, or no graphics
Good use of background, color, graphics, animation that do not detract from the presentation
Excellent use of background, color, graphics, animation that particularly enhance the presentation
Audio attempted but files not available (linked incorrectly)
One audio example or more than one with lack of integration
More than one audio example appropriately placed and integrated
Three or more audio examples appropriately placed and integrated
Less than 3 sources and/or no book cited other than the textbook
3 sources, including a book other than the textbook, but one or more of questionable reliability
At least 3 reliable sources including a book other than the textbook
More than 3 reliable sources including a book other than the textbook
Unacceptable writing form
Multiple errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Several errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Minimal errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
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Tips on How to Make an "A"
First, read everything on this page
I know there is a lot to read. The information and instructions on this page are a result of many semesters of grading these PowerPoints. The instructions were very simple at first, but every problem, every misunderstanding, every misguided interpretation, and every erroneous assumption has resulted in additional information or clarification in the hopes that future students will be more informed and therefore, more successful.
Do some research
"Research" does not mean looking it up on Wikipiedia. Remember that Wikipiedia doesn't e