Scoring Rubric:

Name

Multimedia Report
Date 4 3
The report shows competence and work. It has a clear central topic and uses two or more forms of media to explore different aspects of that topic. Ideas are effectively presented using a sensible organization.

2
The report sometimes shows effort and thought. It has a central topic that could be better focused. It uses two or more forms of media to explore the topic. The organization is not always easy to follow.

1
The report does not show much evidence of effort or thought. The central topic is not always clear, and the media is not varied enough. The report relies too much on a single form of media. The organization is lacking or else confusing. The media form seems unrelated to the subject matter and shows little evidence of time spent gathering information. The report lacks factual information, or else includes only information that could be better presented in a written paper. The report shows a lack of preplanning and rehearsal. Written material has numerous errors in mechanics or spelling; these interfere with meaning. The presenter does not know how to operate the equipment; the transitions between various media are choppy or distracting. The audience often loses interest. No credit is given for media created by others.

Organization

The report is consistently engaging. It has a clear and interesting central topic. The presenter creatively uses a variety of media to explore numerous aspects of that topic. Ideas are effectively presented using a sensible organization. The topic is fully explored through media that appeal to several different senses. Each media form is appropriate for its topic. The report includes factual information in formats that are well suited to a multimedia report.

Elements of Multimedia Reports

The topic is accurately explored through media that appeal to two or more senses. Most forms of media are appropriate for their topics. The report includes factual information in a format that is suited to a multimedia report. The report shows evidence of preplanning and rehearsal. Written material has few or minor errors in mechanics or spelling; the presenter knows how to work most equipment; the transitions between various media do not detract from the overall presentation. The audience is usually engaged and able to see, hear, or handle the media. Credit is given for media created by others.

The report uses media that appeal to two or more senses. However, some forms of media are poor choices considering their topics. The report may lack factual content or variety.

Mechanics, Spelling, and Presentation

The report shows clear evidence of preplanning and rehearsal. Written material has no errors in mechanics or spelling; the presenter knows how to work all the equipment; the transitions between various media are generally smooth and regular. The audience is engaged throughout and able to see, hear, or handle the media. Credit is given for media created by others.

The report shows little or no preplanning and rehearsal. Written material has several errors in mechanics or spelling; the presenter does not know how to operate all equipment; the transitions between various media could be smoother. At times the audience is unable to see, hear, or handle the media. Credit is not always given for media created by others.

Comments

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