1. Score Out of 200 Points
Rubric: Digital Composition, VoiceThread
Spring 2012
Name(s):_______________________________________________________
Topic: _________________________________________________________
0=not evident 1-2=evident but poorly constructed 3=adequate
4=above average 5=exceptional/superior
Content and Design Elements Evaluation Weight Possible Score
of the Points
Element
(0, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5)
Title slide includes: X1 5
Topic
Names of Researchers
Date
Course Title
Storyboard Organization: The content items are X4 20
sequenced in a thoughtful, effective, and logical
manner
Voice and Narration: The pace (rhythm and voice X3 15
punctuation) fits the story line and helps the
audience really "get into" the issue. Voice quality is
clear and consistently audible throughout the
presentation.
VoiceThread Clarity and Design: X2 10
 the presentation reflects excellent use of
font, color, graphics, and multimedia
effects to enhance the presentation and to
tell the “story” of learning and the reading
experience.
 Each panel is “clean” and easy to read
without being overly “busy” with an
abundance of too much content.
 Media used creates a distinct atmosphere
or tone that matches different one or
more viewpoints of the issue. The media
may communicate symbolism and/or
metaphors.
 VT has a minimum of 10 content
slides/panels
 Works Cited slides/panels are included
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2. Content and Design Elements Evaluation Weight Possible Score
of the Points
Element
(0, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5)
Images and/or Video: X4 20
 the use of these media create a distinct
and appropriate tone for
expository/information composition.
 The media may communicate concrete or
abstract representations of ideas and facts.
 All multimedia appears to be copyright
friendly and includes image attribution
 All hyperlinks work and go to the correct
content
Audience: X2 10
the design elements reflect a strong awareness of
audience in the design (classmates, teaches, other
teens who may see the VoiceThread). The design
elements are thoughtful and purposeful in choice
and incorporation into the VoiceThread.
Economy: the VoiceThread reflects and maintains X2 10
a clear focus through all panels; the information
presented is balanced and focuses on big ideas
without getting bogged down in irrelevant or off-
topic details.
Issue is clearly defined and discussed. X2 10
Content clearly reflects relevant and meaningful X3 15
concrete details.
Content clearly reflects relevant and meaningful X3 15
commentaries
Content: the presentation reflects: X4 20
*big ideas and deep questions (beyond basic facts)
*research that goes beyond surface level,
superficial facts and digs into the “how and why”
*sequence of ideas, facts, interpretation of
information flows in a logical way
Content reflects research and thoughtful analysis X4 20
that address at least 3 major “why or how”
questions
Text is free of spelling, punctuation, and major X3 15
grammatical errors.
At least eight different sources are included in the X3 15
Works Cited page, including 1 database articles
and an interview
Comments:
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