Performance Rubric for Portfolio Component 2: Theories Case Study

Criteria

Exceeds Expectation

Meets Expectation

In Progress

Comments

Originality

Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.

Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.

Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.

Buttons and Links Work Correctly

All buttons and links work correctly.

Most (80-95%) buttons and links work correctly.

Fewer than 80% of the buttons work correctly.

Font Choice and Formatting

Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.

Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.

Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.

Content: Theories

All content throughout the presentation is accurate. Appropriate references to non-original work are included.   The component presents all theories in the context of a representative case study. The piece includes at least five theories and presents both human development and counseling theories. The component clearly demonstrates student understanding of appropriate theory application.

Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate or confusing. Appropriate references are included. The component vaguely presents theories in the context of a case study. The piece includes less than five theories or does not present both human development and counseling theories. The component vaguely demonstrates student understanding of appropriate theory application.

Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. Includes no reference to non-original work. The component does not present theories in the context of a case study. The piece includes less than four theories or does not present both human development and counseling theories. The component does not demonstrate student understanding of appropriate theory application.

Spelling and Grammar

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors or misspellings.

Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.

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