English 222 Fixed Verse Forms
Group Presentation Evaluation Rubric
Each item below is worth 1 point for a total of 6. Please note, however, that each group's final score may be modified by
consideration of other factors: the relative difficulty of the topic; the order of the presentation in scheduling (first group has less
time to prepare; last group has most time to prepare); class minute papers (reflecting how well the class was taught); my
observations of group planning; my subjective sense of each group's overall effort; and unforeseen twitches and glitches. Failure
to turn in the required script, or turning in an incomplete script, may result in problems as well.
Everyone in each group will earn the same number of points. However, I will take into consideration each group's peer
evaluations, and these may favorably or unfavorably alter individual scores.
There are no make-ups for missed presentations except with documentation of serious family emergency or illness.
1. Planning and Execution: research, organization, and presentation tasks have been divided evenly; projection and
other oral skills are good (the speakers can be heard, documents are intelligible, etc.); the pacing of the presentation
is effective; equipment has been tested in advance and backups provided.
Pts. earned __________
2. Quality of Information: the history of the verse form has been adequately researched, and the form accurately
defined and described, with good literary examples. Questions are answered knowledgably.
Pts. earned __________
3. Relevance and Engagement: the presentation thoughtfully explains the significance of the form in terms of
literary history, the effects and purposes of poetic forms, and/or the contributions of specific poets.
Pts. earned __________
4. Editing and Proofreading: all text is edited for clarity and concision as well as mechanical correctness.
Pts. earned __________
5. Documentation and Use of Sources: sources are thoroughly and accurately paraphrased or quoted, as well as
documented using MLA guidelines.
Pts. earned __________
6. Creativity: the presentation is lively, informative, fresh, and engaging.
Pts. earned __________
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Group Member Evaluation
Evaluate your group members according to the following scale. (Include yourself):
1 = Excellent. This person contributed extra inventively, thoughtfully, and actively to the group's work
2 = Good. This person contributed well to the group's work.
3 = Fair. This person contributed somewhat to the group's work, but missed one or more sessions, and/or failed to
carry out some assigned work, and/or was passive and unhelpful at times during either the planning stages or the
presentation.
4 = Poor. This person did not contribute adequately to the group's work. He/she failed to show up for planning
sessions, did not contribute ideas, did not carry out any needed activities, or otherwise left the group in the lurch.
After assigning each group member a number, feel free to add any explanatory comments you deem necessary.
Your name: _____________________
Group topic ___________________________.
Name of Group Member
Numerical Evaluation & Comments
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Thank you!