Name Grade

Philosopher Research Presentation Rubric

This research project allows the student to choose a philosopher discussed in class, or has
another Greek philosopher approved by Ms. Roach, and research them thoroughly. The student
needs to identify and support the influences that their chosen philosopher has had on the modern
world through critical thinking and analyzing.
Requirements:
- Title slide including: Philosopher, your name, relevant picture
- Personal Details: Birth/Death dates, where they were born, profession, relationships
- Philosopher’s personal beliefs and philosophy
- Include any additional information that you find interesting or necessary
- Outline how this person has made a contribution to the modern world/ their legacy

Excellent Good Fair Poor

5 pts
Title Slide Title slide lists the title,
Title slide should include your name, and a
the title of your project, relevant photo.
your name, and a
relevant photo.
Content All required slides are
You must address all included with additional
required topics and information. Topic is
points in your discussed clearly and
presentation. adequate points are
made.
PowerPoint/ Graphics Slides are attractive. Text
All slides should be well is legible and has no
organized and easy to grammatical errors.
read. Graphics and effects are
used throughout to
enhance the presentation.
Information is at the
advanced levels and
supports images.
Philosopher Student presented all
The student chooses a information required
philosopher discussed in about their philosopher.
class OR gets another
approved.
Knowledge Student is well informed
The student displays and confident in the
knowledge and information and includes
confidence in their more than required.
presentation.
4 pts
Title slide lists most of
the required elements.
All required slides are
included with relevant
information. Topic is
somewhat discussed but
more information is
needed.
Slides are attractive. Text
is legible with very few
grammatical errors. More
than half the slides use
graphics and effects to
enhance the presentation.
Information supports the
images.
Student presented some
of the information
required about their
philosopher.
Speaker is well informed
and confident in the
information.
2 pts 1 pts
Title slide lists some of Title slide is missing
the required elements. most of the required
elements.
Missing some slides or Many slides are missing
relevant information. or slides do not contain
Topic is slightly missing information.
discussed but more Topic is addressed but
material is needed. not discussed or
elaborated on.
Slides are legible. The slides are not legible.
Amount of text is too The amount of text is too
great for the amount of great for the space
space provided and has provided and there are
some grammatical errors. several grammatical
Less than half the slides errors. This is little use of
have graphics and graphics or effects.
effects. Information Information does not
supports images at times. support images.
Student presented Student presented
information about their information about their
philosopher, but they philosopher, but the
were missing some and information was scattered
the information was not and often incorrect.
clear.
Students brings little Students presents
knowledge to the incorrect information.
presentation.