1 Below basic Standards Introduction The presentation includes a strong opening statement which names the topic and purpose of the presentation and outlines the main points to be discussed. The presentation includes an opening statement which names the topic and purpose of the presentation and outlines some the main points to be discussed. The presentation includes a mediocre opening statement which may lack the name of the topic and purpose of the presentation and outlines some the main points to be discussed. No opening statement or very weak opening statement. Summary of support for use of the technology Includes 3 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support use of the technology. Includes 2 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support use of the technology. Includes 1 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the use of the technology. Lacks information about the support for the use of the technology Summary of opposition for use of technology Includes 3 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) for the opposition of using the technology. Includes 2 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) for the opposition of using the technology. Includes 1 or more pieces of information and evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) for the opposition of using the technology. Lacks information about the opposition for using the technology. Evidence and Examples All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports or does not support use of the technology. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports or does not support use of the technology. At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports or does not support use of the technology. Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. Sequencing Information is provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the presenter's train of thought. Information is provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the presenter's train of thought. A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the listener and making the presentation seem a little confusing. Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the listener and making the presentation seem very confusing. Audience Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential listener and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential listener and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience. Demonstrates some understanding of the potential listener and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. It is not clear who the presentation was designed for. Closing statement/ Implications The conclusion accurately summarizes key information from the presentation and effectively states what implications this technology may have on the future of medicine/society/etc. The conclusion is recognizable. The conclusion summarizes some key information from the presentation and effectively states what implications this technology may have on the future of medicine/society/etc. The conclusion is weak and does not explicitly restate the information or the implications of the use of the technology. There is no conclusion. Presentation ends abruptly. Group participation Each group member is given equal speaking time and present valid arguments, examples, or counterarguments. Group members are mostly equal in the speaking time and quality of arguments. One or more group members are more involved in speaking and presenting arguments and examples. Little to no group collaboration is evident in the final project.