This document contains a rubric for evaluating Prezi digital compositions. It is divided into content and design elements that will be evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5, with 0 being not evident and 5 being exceptional. These elements include things like the title slide, storyboard organization, Prezi paths, design clarity, use of images/video, audience awareness, focus, defining and discussing the issue, inclusion of relevant details, research, analysis, grammar, and citation of sources. Each element is weighted and worth a certain number of possible points, with the total points possible being 200. Spaces are provided to record the score for each element.

1. Score Out of 200 Points
Rubric: Digital Compositions, Prezi
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
Prezi Paths: X2 10
 Prezi paths are easy to follow
 the Prezi incorporates the effective use of
the “zoom” feature to emphasize key
ideas/images without going overboard on
the effect
Prezi Clarity and Design: X3 15
 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.
 Prezi 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 Prezi). The design elements
are thoughtful and purposeful in choice and
incorporation into the Prezi.
Economy: the Prezi reflects and maintains a clear X2 10
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:
2 Digital Composition Rubric: Prezi, Spring 2012 Lester and Hamilton