Instructions Goal · Demonstrate the ability to create a field of study project that uses both research-based and personal content while using presentation software to communicate with an inten

EXEMPLARY (4 pts) ACCOMPLISHED (3.4 pts) DEVELOPING (3 pts) BEGINNING (2.6 pts) DID NOT ATTEMPT (0 pts) Use Information Effectively * (40%) (ILO -AL.A.2 ) Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth . Provides the audience with substantive information that increase s their knowledge of the topic. Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved. Provides the audience with information that increase s their knowledge of the topic. Communicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increase s their knowledge of the topic. Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increase s their knowledge of the topic. Student did not attempt. Presentation Organization (20%) The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/works cited page. The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference/works cited page. The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, but no reference/works cited page The presentation lacks a cohesive organization or a reference/works cited page . Student did not attempt. Graphics and Appearance (20%) Effective use of bullets and spacing on all slides. Pictures, in addition to the slide background are used strategically on slides. A professional -looking slide background is used. Effective use of bullets and spacing on most slides. Pictures used on some slides. A professional -looking slide background is used. Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides or pictures are not used appropriately or a professio nal -looking slide background Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides and pictures are not used appropriately and a professional -looking slide background is not used. Student did not attempt. Sources and Evidence * (10%) Demonstrates skillful use of high - quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within th e discipline and genre of the writing. Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing. Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writi ng. Student did not attempt. Writing Quality * (10%) Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error - free. Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors. Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors. Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage. Student did not attempt. *Portions of this rubric come from the AAC&U Value Rubrics . Retrieved from https://www.aacu.org/value -rubrics  The Sources and Evidence and Writing Quality criteria come from the AAC&U Written Communication Value Rubric  The Use Information Effectively criteria comes from the Information Literacy Value Rubric.