1
Poor

2
Fair

3
Good

4
Outstanding

Content

Facts missing or incomplete.

Some facts correct.

Most facts correct

All facts correct and complete.

Research

Little evidence of research.

Some evidence of research, at least two attractions to site.

Shows evidence of research, at least three attractions to site.

Shows considerable research, with more than three attractions to the site.

Persuasiveness

Group is unprepared, gives weak arguments, and/or is poorly organized.

Group has unsure knowledge about site, gives weak or questionable arguments, and lacks adequate planning.

Group is knowledgeable about site, gives good arguments, and shows adequate planning of the presentation.

Group is very knowledgeable about site, gives good arguments, and shows evidence of organization and planning of the presentation.

PowerPoint

Poor or inconsistent design, crowded slides, and/or poorly ordered slides.

Ineffective design, no extra features, crowded or sparse slides, and/or slides poorly organized

Attractive design, no extra features or improperly used extras, right amount of information per slide, good organization.

Attractive design, proper use of extra features to heighten interest, right amount of information per slide, well organized.