Group Task: Collaborative Presentation Rubric – In-Class or Online
Criteria Unsatisfactory-Beginning
Presentation/ 0-27 points
Content Presentation content shows a lack
(Group grade) of understanding of the topic.
There is inadequate evidence of
research and insufficient relevant
information and facts. Content is
confusing and/or contains
frequent inaccuracies. Required
elements are missing and/or
randomly organized.
Presentation/ 0-11 points
Design There are many errors in
(Group grade) spelling, grammar and
punctuation. The slides were
difficult to read and too much
information had been copied
onto them.
No visual appeal.
Presentation/ 0-11 points
Oral Delivery Ineffective in delivering the oral
(Group grade) presentation demonstrating below
average/poor communication
skills. Substantially over/under the
time limit to present and/or not all
members presented. Lack of
preparation was evident.
Developing
28-31 points
Presentation content shows
general understanding of the
topic. There is limited evidence
of research in locating relevant
information and facts and/or
supporting statements made.
Content contains some
inaccuracies, inconsistencies,
misinterpretations, and/or
somewhat unclear. A required
element may be missing
and/or some sources are not
cited
12 points
There are many errors in
spelling, grammar and
punctuation. Too much
information was contained
on many slides.
Minimal effort made to make
slides appealing or too much
going on.
12 points
Somewhat effective in
delivering the oral
presentation demonstrating
average communication skills.
Slightly over/under the time
limit. Some members
presented more than others.
More preparation was needed.
Accomplished
32-35 points
Presentation content shows an
adequate understanding of the
topic. Some research effort is
evident in locating relevant
information and facts. Content is
mostly accurate and reasonably
organized. May contain some
inconsistencies in content or
some connections made may not
be supported. Required
elements are included and
sources are properly cited
13 points
There are some errors in
spelling, grammar and
punctuation. Too much
information on two or more
slides.
Significant visual appeal.
13 points
Effective in delivering the oral
presentation demonstrating good
communication skills and
generally close to the time limit
for the group to present. All
group members presented and
preparation was evident for the
most part.
Exemplary Total
36-40 points 40/40
Presentation content shows a
thorough understanding of the
topic. Substantive research
effort is evident in locating
relevant information and facts.
Content is accurate and
sequenced in a clear, logical
way. All required elements are
included and sources are
properly cited (APA 6th ed.).
14-15 points 13/15
There are no errors in
spelling, grammar and
punctuation. Information is
clear and concise on each
slide.
Visually appealing/engaging.
14-15 points 12/15
Highly effective in delivering a
well-polished oral presentation
within the time limit for the
group to present. All group
members presented equally.
Preparation was strongly
evident.
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Criteria Unsatisfactory-Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Total

Presentation/ 0-1 points 2 points 3 points 4-5 points 5/5
Comprehension Presenters didn’t understand Few members showed good Most showed a good Extensive knowledge of topic.
(Group grade) topic. understanding of some parts understanding of topic.
of topic. All members able to Members showed complete
Majority of questions answered Only some members answer most of audience understanding of assignment.
by only one member or majority accurately answered questions. Accurately answered all
of information incorrect. questions. questions posed.

Contribution to 0-16 points 17-19 points 20-22 points 23-25 points 22/25
Group Unbalanced presentation or Significant controlling by Slight domination of one All presenters knew the
(Individual tension resulting from over- some members with one presenter. Members helped information, participated
grade) helping. minimally contributing. each other.  equally, and helped each
other as needed.
Multiple group members not Primarily prepared but with Very well prepared.
participating. some dependence on just
Extremely prepared and
reading off slides.
rehearsed.
Evident lack of
preparation/rehearsal.
Dependence on slides.
Timeliness* and Deduct 11 points-overall Deduct 6-10 points Deduct 1-5 points 0 points deducted /--
Length of failing
Presentation Collaborative presentation is Collaborative presentation is Collaborative presentation is Collaborative presentation is
(Group grade) completed 2-3 days (49-72 hours) completed 1-2 days (25-48 completed within 1 day (24 completed by the deadline and
or more after the deadline and/or hours) after the deadline and/or hours) after the deadline and meets the required length (10-
(* unexcused late) substantially lacks/exceeds the is somewhat lacking (or meets the required length 15 slides).
required length. exceeds) the required length. (10-15 slides).
TOTAL POINTS (sum of 6 Criteria) 95/100