Make Capstone Presentation

Excellent (4)

Very Good (3)

Satisfactory (2)

Unsatisfactory (1)

Weight

Organization Rubric

Very logical, coherent, complete

Generally logical, mostly coherent, generally complete

A bit scattered but acceptable, somewhat coherent, occasionally scrambled, some noticeable omissions but still understandable

Rather hard to follow, significant omissions and/or substitutions

10%

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Presentation Rubric

Clear, precise, convincing, articulate, good audience connection

Mostly clear, good grasp of material, only occasional stumbles, minor uncertainty on some facts or details

Occasional confusion or lack of clarity, occasional gaps in theory or important details, somewhat nervous or jittery

A lot of confusion, not in control of facts and key details, very nervous and stiff, frequently at a loss for words

10%

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Public Q&A Rubric

Quickly grasped questions, clear and apt responses, good control of both theory and findings

Occasionally misunderstood a question, responses usually good though occasionally vague, generally apt grasp of question and how to answer

Some misunderstanding of questions, responses may be vague or inaccurate, did not always give a full response, may answer a different question

Frequently misunderstood a question, incorrect or inadequate responses, lack of confidence in response, argumentative

10%

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Interaction with material Rubric

Clearly understood both research findings and underlying theory, could aptly contextualize or interpret findings in light of theory.

Adequate understanding of research findings, generally understood underlying theory.

Weak but acceptable understanding of theory, could present research findings but not always clear on implications, occasionally confused details or important findings

Lacked adequate understanding of theory, research findings not always understood, confused or uncertain about the implications of findings, contradictions or confusion evident in how material handled

10%

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Response to Committee questions

Rubric

Quickly grasped questions, clear and apt responses, good control of both theory and findings

Occasionally misunderstood a question, responses usually good though occasionally vague, generally apt grasp of question and how to answer

Some misunderstanding of questions, responses may be vague or inaccurate, did not always give a full response, may answer a different question

Frequently misunderstood a question, incorrect or inadequate responses, lack of confidence in response, argumentative