Parks of the Pacific Northwest

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Content - Accuracy

All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.

Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate.

The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.

Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.

Geologic Features

At least 3 geologic features of park are identified.

At least 2 geologic features are identified.

One geologic feature is identified.

Contains factual errors about geologic features.

Geologic History/Plate Tectonics

Accurate and complete.

Mostly accurate and complete.

Generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.

Contains factual errors.

Erosion

Accurate and complete.

Mostly accurate and complete.

Generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.

Contains factual errors.

Use of Graphics

All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.

A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.

All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.

Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.

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 shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards.

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

Spelling and Grammar

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.

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