Group Project Rubric

Group Name: _____________Title of Presentation: ____________________________

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to research and present a topic related to persons with exceptionalities. Examples of topics include instructional strategies for persons with learning disabilities, epilepsy, or service dogs. Make sure you get prior approval of the topic from the instructor before beginning your research.

Task: Work in groups of 4 to research and give a 20-30 minute presentation on a topic that relates to special education. A handout pertaining to the presentation should be given to the audience. There is no page limit to the handout; however, the information given should completely cover the topic. You may present in any fashion you choose (e.g., power point, role playing, etc). This assignment is worth 100 points, 20 of which will come from your collaborative work skills rubric. Due date April 13.

Presentation: (Time started:______________ Time ended:____________) (5 pts)

1) Organization (15 pts)

• confused and hard to follow
• stated and/or supported only with general examples
• clearly stated and supported with general principles
• objectives clearly stated and logically presented, easy to follow, specific examples

2) Content (15 pts)

• much of the content irrelevant
• stated and/or supported only with general examples
• clearly stated and supported with general examples
• ideas, and specific examples are relevant to topic and stated objectives

3) Delivery (15 pts)

• slow awkward- uninteresting/uninformative (unacceptable)
• some points made-little interesting/informative (poor)
• most points interesting/informative-some drag (OK!)
• quick pace-interesting/informative (Outstanding!!)

4) Clearness and conciseness of oral presentation (15 pts)

• no language appropriate, grammatically correct, statements related not succinct
• little language appropriate, grammar correct, statements related to topic succinct (60%)
• some language appropriate, grammar correct, statements related to topic (70%)
• most language appropriate, grammar correct, statements related to topic, succinct (90%)
• all language appropriate, grammar correct, statements related to topic, succinct (100%)

5) Handout: (15 pts)

• Appealing to the eye
• No grammatical errors
• Accurate content