Video Presentation Rubric
Criteria
Structure/Content Advanced
Content (40 Points) 40-36 points
The research is historically
accurate and informative. It
is easy to follow the
presenter’s narrative, and it
is fitting to use to learn about
a historical event or person.
The topic was unique.
Post was posted by
Thursday.
Sources (10 points) 10-9 points
At least 1 Primary source is
used and 2 Secondary source
(of scholarly nature).
All sources are cited at the
end of the video.
Production (10 10-9 points
points) The presenter is clearly seen
and positioned in the video.
There is no camera shake.
Audio is clear and
understandable. There are no
distracting background items
or elements. The presenter is
wearing appropriate clothing
for a professional
presentation. The presenter is
not simply reading off the
paper and is engaging with
the viewer. The presenter has
command of the material and
acts as an expert.
Levels of Achievement
Proficient Developing Not present
35-32 points 31 to 1 point 0 points
The historical information is The historical information Not present.
mostly accurate, with less contains more than three major
than two major errors in the flaws or wholly inaccurate
presentation. The information information. The presentation
could be used by a high could not be used in any
school or middle school academic setting and needs
audience, as it lacks critical detailed corrections. Post was
historical significance. Post later than Thursday.
was posted by Thursday.
8-7 points 6-1 points 0 points
At least 1 primary and 1 Sources are lacking, the source Not present.
secondary academic source is may or may not been cited at
used and is cited at the end of the end of the video.
the video.
8-7 points 6 to 1 points 0 points
The presenter can be clearly The presenter is not clearly Not present.
seen, and there is minimal seen or is partially cut off from
camera shake. Audio is the screen. Audio is distorted,
understandable and a learner muffled or there is distracting
can hear the content. background noise. Poorly lit
Background has some background, or unprofessional
distractions that take away background (Posters that are not
from the presenter. The historically related and such).
Presenter is wearing clothes Presenter is not wearing
that are casual in nature. The appropriate attire or is wearing
Presenter only minimally uses distracting clothing that takes
notes but shows some the viewer’s attention away
command of the material from the content. The presenter
being presented. doesn’t know the material and
is simply reading off notes or
papers.
 Replies Advanced
Content (20 points)
40-36 points
Reply was 100-300 words.
Replied to two or more
student posts. Addresses
the initial post’s argument
and offers either agreement
or dispute. Reply is
professional and
academically sound, not an
emotional response. Reply
used at least one source
either primary or
secondary.
Proficient
35-32 points
Reply was either under 90
words or over 350 words.
Replied to only one student
post. Addresses the initial
post’s argument and offers
either agreement or dispute.
Reply is somewhat
professional and
academically sound, not an
emotional response. Reply
used at least one source
either primary or secondary.
Developing Not present
0 points
31-1 points
Not present.
Reply was either under 70
words or over 400 words.
Replied to only one student
post. Fails to respond the
initial post’s argument and
fails to either agree or dispute
the author’s work. Reply is
unprofessional or is an
emotional response. Reply
used no sources.