For this assignment, you will produce a professional 4–7 minute audio–video presentation on your chosen topic.

Meeting Expectations

The introduction gets your attention and lays out the topic well. It establishes a strong framework for the rest of the presentation. The conclusion is comprehensive and compelling. Presentation contains accurate and complete information. Ideas, facts, and information demonstrate a strong, confident understanding of the material.

Approaching Expectations

The introduction lays out the topic. It establishes some framework for the rest of the presentation. The conclusion is clear. Presentation contains accurate and complete information. Ideas, facts, and information demonstrate an understanding of the material.

Falling Slightly Below Expectations

The minimal introduction establishes a vague framework for the rest of the presentation. The conclusion is abrupt or unclear. Presentation contains some inaccurate and incomplete information. Ideas, facts, and information demonstrate little understanding of the material.

Not Meeting Expectations

Introduction is missing. No framework is established for the presentation. The conclusion is missing. There may be multiple instances of inaccurate or incomplete information. No understanding is demonstrated.

Meeting Expectations

Information is presented in a clear, logical order with an apparent beginning, middle, and end. The speaker introduces the topic and identifies it skillfully.

Approaching Expectations

Information is generally presented in a clear, logical order with an apparent beginning, middle, and end. The speaker introduces the topic.

Falling Slightly Below Expectations

Information is presented in a way that shows little organization or order. The speaker fails to introduce the topic or does so in a way that is confusing.

Not Meeting Expectations

Information is not presented in a logical, cohesive order. Topic is unclear.

Meeting Expectations

The speaker speaks clearly and articulately without a lot of pauses, “ums,” and “ahs.” Information is presented in a confident, rehearsed manner. The speaker presents with a tone and manner appropriate for an academic audience. Audio is clear and free from background noise distractions. The length of presentation is within the assigned time limits.

Approaching Expectations

The speaker speaks clearly and articulately for most of the presentation but may lapse occasionally with several pauses, “ums,” and “ahs.” Information is presented in a somewhat confident, casually rehearsed manner. The speaker generally presents with a tone and manner appropriate for an academic audience. Audio is generally clear and free from background noise with a few distractions. The length of presentation is slightly outside the assigned time limits.

Falling Slightly Below Expectations

There are numerous lapses in audio or multiple background distractions. Speaker demonstrates little preparation. Tone may be inappropriate for the audience. The length of presentation is far outside the assigned time limits. Some audio is missing or difficult to hear. The length of presentation is well outside the assigned time limits.

Not Meeting Expectations

It is difficult to follow the speaker due to many pauses, starts and stops, and other factors suggesting the speaker is not practiced or rehearsed. Little preparation or understanding of the topic is demonstrated. There is no audio. The length of presentation is far outside the assigned time limits.

Meeting Expectations

Use of visual aids/ images is appropriate. Materials are easy to read, interesting, and relevant to the content.

Approaching Expectations

Use of visual aids/ images is generally appropriate. Materials are generally easy to read, somewhat interesting, and relevant to the content.

Falling Slightly Below Expectations

Use of visual aids/ images is not fully appropriate. Materials are generally not easy to read. May have irrelevant visual aids or images

Not Meeting Expectations

Use of visual aids/ images is not appropriate. Materials are not easy to read.

Meeting Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

Approaching Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/ or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

Falling Slightly Below Expectations

The assignment generally follows current APA format with several mistakes and grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced incorrectly.

Not Meeting Expectations

The assignment does not follow current APA format and/ or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Sources are missing.