Presentation: The presentation grade will be determined by the following rubric:
CATEGORY
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    4
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    3
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    2
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    1
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Content
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    Shows
      a full understanding of the topic.
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    Shows
      a good understanding of the topic.
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    Shows
      a good understanding of parts of the topic.
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    Does
      not seem to understand the topic very well.
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Preparedness
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    Student
      is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
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    Student
      seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
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    The
      student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
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    Student
      does not seem at all prepared to present.
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Speaks
      Clearly
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    Speaks
      clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
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    Speaks
      clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
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    Speaks
      clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than
      one word.
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    Often
      mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
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Volume
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    Volume
      is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the
      presentation.
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    Volume
      is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.
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    Volume
      is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.
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    Volume
      often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
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Posture
      and Eye Contact
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    Stands
      up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with
      everyone in the room during the presentation.
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    Stands
      up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the
      presentation.
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    Sometimes
      stands up straight and establishes eye contact.
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    Slouches
      and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
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Time-Limit
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    Presentation
      is 7-10 minutes long.
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    Presentation
      is 5-6 minutes long.
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    Presentation
      is 3-4 minutes long.
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    Presentation
      is less than 3 minutes OR more than 10 minutes.
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Comprehension
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    Student
      is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about
      the topic.
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    Student
      is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the
      topic.
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    Student
      is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the
      topic.
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    Student
      is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
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