Cell Cycle PowerPoint Evaluation Rubric
Name(s), class period, date:		Score:
This rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing the Cell Cycle PowerPoint presentation. If the task has been successfully completed with quality, all points are awarded. Poor quality will reduce score at instructor’s discretion. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Category	Scoring Criteria	Points	Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Title Slide 1 5 points	This slide features the title of the presentation and includes the author's name(s), class period, date. A graphic or picture is included that relates to the most important concept of the presentation. (The title should be the largest font on the slide)	5
Introduction Slide 2 5 points	This slide provides an overview of the presentation and makes the topic to be covered clear. Also includes a graphic.	5
Main body slides 50 points	Gap 1 is explained; use of graphic(s)	10
	Synthesis is explained; use of graphic(s)	10
	Gap 2 is explained; use of graphic(s)	10
	Mitosis is explained; use of graphic(s)	10
	Cytokinesis is explained; use of graphic(s)	10
Conclusion Slide 10 points	This slide restates/summarizes what the presentation was about (concluding slide).	10
Bibliography/work sited Slide 10 points	Slide shows all research references used for the presentation. (Make a bulleted list of the references, cited correctly.)	10
Overall Presentation 10 points	The overall presentation has a professional look. (Include, but are not limited to: Slide Transitions, motion and timing (honors) are accurate, Choice of colors and graphics is for an adult audience, not elementary. Slide transitions add to the presentation, not detract from it. Slide margins are centered on the computer screen. Shadows are added to font when appropriate. There is no grammar or spelling errors.)	10
Score	Total Points	90
Self-evaluation	Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
Deadline	All "computer" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. No credit will be given after this time.