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Rubric for Podcasts
CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Incomplete POINTS
Introduction 6 points 4 points 2 points 0 points
Catchy and clever Describes the topic Somewhat engaging Irrelevant or inappropriate
introduction. Provides relevant and engages the audience (covers well-known topic), topic that minimally engages
information and establishes a as the introduction and provides a vague listener. Does not include an
clear purpose engaging the proceeds. purpose. introduction or the purpose is
listener immediately. vague and unclear.
Tells who is speaking, date Tells most of the Alludes to who is Speaker is not identified. No
the podcast was produced, and following: who is speaking, date of the podcast, production date or location of the
where the speaker is located. speaking, date of the and location of speaker. speaker is provided.
podcast, and location of
speaker.
Content 15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points
Creativity and original Accurate information Some information is Information is inaccurate.
content enhance the purpose of is provided succinctly. inaccurate or long-winded.
the podcast in an innovative
way. Accurate information and
succinct concepts are presented.
Vocabulary enhances Vocabulary is Vocabulary is adequate. Vocabulary is inappropriate
content. appropriate. for the audience.
Sources of information are Sources are credited One or more sources are No sources are credited.
credited appropriately. but not appropriately. not credited.
Keeps focus on the topic. Stays on the topic. Occasionally strays from Does not stay on topic.
the topic.
Delivery 9 points 6 points 3 point 0 points
Well rehearsed, smooth Rehearsed, smooth Appears unrehearsed Delivery is hesitant and
delivery in a conversational delivery. with uneven delivery. choppy and sounds like the
style. presenter is reading.
Highly effective Enunciation, Enunciation, expression, Enunciation of spoken word
enunciation and presenter's expression, pacing are rhythm are sometimes is distant and muddled and not
speech is clear and effective throughout the distracting during the clear. Expression and rhythm are
intelligible, not distant and podcast. podcast. distracting throughout the
muddled. Expression and podcast.
rhythm keep the audience
listening.
Correct grammar is used Correct grammar is Occasionally incorrect Poor grammar is used
throughout the podcast. used during the podcast. grammar is used during the throughout the podcast.
podcast.
Graphic and 9 points 6 points 3 points 0 points
Music
Enhancements
The graphics/artwork The graphics/artwork The graphics/artwork The graphics are unrelated to
used creates a unique and relates to the audio and sometimes enhances the the podcast. Artwork is
effective presentation and reinforces content and quality and understanding of inappropriate to podcast.
enhance what is being said in demonstrates functionality. the presentation.
the podcast and follow the
rules for quality graphic
design.
Music enhances the Music provides Music provides Music is distracting to
mood, quality, and supportive background to somewhat distracting presentation.
understanding of the the podcast. background to the podcast.
presentation.
All graphic and music Graphic and music Use of copyrighted Copyright infringement is
enhancements are owned by enhancements are owned works is questionable. obvious.
the creator of the podcast or by the creator of the
copyright cleared with podcast or copyright
appropriate documentation. cleared.
Technical 9 points 6 points 3 points 0 points
Production
Presentation is recorded in a Presentation is recorded Presentation is recorded Presentation is recorded in
quiet environment without in a quiet environment with in a semi-quiet environment a noisy environment with
background noise and minimal background noise with some background noise constant background noise and
distractions. and distractions. and distractions. distractions.
Transitions are smooth and Transitions are smooth Transitions are uneven Transitions are abrupt and
spaced correctly without noisy, with a minimal amount of with inconsistent spacing; background noise needs to be
dead space. ambient noise. ambient noise is present. filtered.
Volume of voice, music, Volume is acceptable. Volume is occasionally Volume changes are highly
and effects enhance the inconsistent. distracting.
presentation.
Podcast length keeps the Podcast length keeps Podcast length is Podcast is either too long
audience interested and audience listening. somewhat long or somewhat or too short to keep the
engaged. short to keep audience audience engaged.
engaged.
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