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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 (3.9-3.0) |
2 (2.9-2.0) |
1 (1.9-1.0) |
Comments |
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Time Limit |
Whole group
presentation is exactly within the allotted time frame. |
Whole group
presentation is within 1 minute +/- of allotted time. |
Whole group
presentation is within 2 minutes +/- of allotted time. |
Whole group
presentation is 3 or more minutes above or below the allotted time. |
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Collaboration |
Presenters worked as part of a team,
providing effective transitions to next/previous speaker or making
references to previous/next topics. |
Evidence of team work; transitions
to next/previous speaker or topics made for the most part |
Some evidence of team work; some
transitions made to next/previous speaker or topics |
No evidence of team work; no
transitions made to next/previous speaker or topics |
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Organization |
Strong and engaging introduction
provides overview of presentation; presentation supports
introduction; conclusion reinforces main points in memorable
fashion. |
Mostly effective
introduction or overview of presentation; conclusion appropriate |
Some overview is given; connection
between introduction and presentation is sometimes unclear;
conclusion is limited OR no introduction/overview or no conclusion. |
Introduction does not give overview;
organization is unclear, or presentation ends without conclusion. |
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Content / Preparedness |
Content throughout the
presentation is well-researched and presented succinctly; presentation
is
well-prepared and has obviously been rehearsed. |
Content is presented
succinctly for the most part. Research and preparation are
evident. |
Content shows problems
with research and succinct presentation; more preparation of the
material is necessary. |
Presentation of
content is disjointed and incoherent; little evidence of
preparation. |
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Evidence /
Sources |
Main ideas are presented with depth
and effectively supported with facts, vivid details, and engaging
examples. All key elements are included. Several sources (3 +)
are used, mentioned, and cited. |
Main ideas are supported with
appropriate facts, examples, and details. One or two key elements
may be missing; 2-3 sources are used, mentioned, and cited. |
Some main ideas are supported with
facts, examples, or details. More than two key elements are missing;
only 1-2 sources are used OR mentioned/cited inappropriately. |
Main ideas are unclear; facts,
examples, and details are lacking or fail to support ideas;
presentation lacks several key elements or contains inaccuracies; no
sources are used/mentioned/cited. |
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Speaking Skills /
Voice |
Poised, clear
articulation/pronunciation; proper volume, speaking rate, and pauses. Presenters
show enthusiasm through emphasis. |
Clear
articulation/pronunciation but not as polished; volume, rate, and
pauses mostly appropriate. Presenters' show of enthusiasm through emphasis is adequate. |
Some mumbling; uneven rate and
volume; some enthusiasm and emphasis |
Volume too high or too low; rate too
fast / slow; speakers seemed uninterested and used monotone;
articulation/pronunciation often not clear |
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Verbal
Expression
(grammar, vocabulary,
summarizing/ paraphrasing) |
Presenters effectively
explain content-specific terms and concepts and are easy to follow.
Presenters summarize or paraphrase source material. |
Presenters use
content-specific terms and concepts and are easy to follow. Most source
material is summarized or paraphrased. |
Presenters use mostly
general terms or use informal language; some source
material may not be summarized or paraphrased. |
Presenters use no content-specific terms,
speak in informal language, or are difficult to follow OR do not summarize or paraphrase source material. |
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Physical
Expression |
Presenters communicate interest in topic with energy and poise, maintain eye contact with audience, use facial expressions
and gestures effectively; posture and appearance convey
confidence and credibility. |
Presenters communicate
interest in topic, maintain eye contact for the most part, use
appropriate facial expressions, gestures, and posture.
Appearance is appropriate. |
Presenters have
difficulty communicating interest in topic and maintaining eye
contact. Some facial expressions, gestures, posture, or
appearance may not be appropriate. |
Presenters do not communicate interest in topic; maintain
little eye contact; do not use facial expressions
and gestures effectively; inappropriate posture and/or appearance. |
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| Visuals |
Visuals are attractive and
effectively enhance the presentation; graphs and tables illustrate important
points effectively; graphics are theme/topic-related. |
Most visuals are attractive;
graphs and tables generally enhance the presentation; graphics are
theme/topic-related. |
Visuals (graphics,
graphs and tables) could have been used more effectively to
support the content of the presentation. |
Visuals do not include
graphs or tables to support the presentation; graphics are unattractive,
detract
from the content of the presentation OR No theme/content-related
graphics used |
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Mechanics / Formatting |
Background, font formats (colors,
size, type), and graphics significantly enhance the presentation; no
misspellings or grammatical errors. |
Background, font formats, and
graphics generally support the readability and content of the
presentation; only 1-2 misspellings or
grammatical errors |
Some interference of background, font
formats, or graphics with readability and content of the
presentation; several misspellings or
grammatical errors. |
Background, font formats, or graphics
make reading and understanding the material difficult OR detract
from the presentation; many misspellings or grammatical errors. |
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Question/
Answer
Techniques |
Presenters answer questions confidently and completely.
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Presenters are able to
respond to questions. |
Presenters have
difficulty responding to questions. |
Presenters' answers to questions
are incorrect or incomplete. |
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