Mrs. Gates’ Checklist for Author PowerPoint

Content:

4=excellent   3=good    2= satisfactory 1= poor

Task

4

3

2

1

It has been carefully proofed for spelling and grammar errors

 

 

 

 

The information is well researched and represents a well thought out point of view on the stated topic

 

 

 

 

There is a logical sequence of both slides and ideas

 

 

 

 

Sources included are only from the Library databases unless exceptions for illustrations are given by the instructor

 

 

 

 

Information  is not plagiarized and is properly acknowledged

 

 

 

 

All information presented is a synthesis of ideas and is given in a logical sequence

 

 

 

 

There is a title slide

 

 

 

 

There is a separate bibliography, which follows MLA guidelines

 

 

 

 

Information given is verifiable by using the sources listed in the bibliography

 

 

 

 

The entire presentation falls with in the time allotted by the instructor and the speaker is clearly heard and fluent, demonstrating some knowledge of the author

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker’s notes are provided and represent the oral presentation

 

 

 

 

Other slides meet specified limits on assignment sheet

 

 

 

 

Technical:

4= excellent 3=good 2= satisfactory 1= poor

Task

4

3

2

1

The presentation contains the required number of slides specified by the instructor

 

 

 

 

The presentation has a variety of text fields, graphics, sounds and transitions

 

 

 

 

The presentation has appealing graphics chosen to compliment the information given

 

 

 

 

The slides are neat in appearance and do not overwhelm the viewer with a plethora of special effects or backgrounds

 

 

 

 

The entire presentation is aesthetically pleasing while effectively communicating the information on a given topic

 

 

 

 

Fonts used are legible from a distance

 

 

 

 

Student  can use presentation equipment effectively

 

 

 

 

Student can place completed PowerPoint in specified folder on server

 

 

 

 

Student demonstrates ability to email information

 

 

 

 

For this particular project:

·         Remember the specifics on the assignment sheet

·         Only one background is permissible

·         Font must not be microscopic and easily readable for audience

·         Slide Transitions should be uniform

·         Transitions within slides may differ, but effects should not overwhelm the viewer

·         Speaker’s notes are required and must be printed.

·         Oral presentation will be judged on clarity of speech and demeanor