The presentation portion of this assignment is worth 150 points. A minor issue (m) will reduce the grade by 3 points. Major issues or multiple minor issues (M) reduce it by 9 points.
| M | m | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Topic Fit | ||
| · | · | Topic meets assignment objectives. |
| · | · | Topic is appropriate for the environment. |
| · | · | Topic is compelling and interesting for the target audience. |
| Introduction | ||
| · | · | Attention Getter is clear, effective, and placed first. |
| · | · | Relevance is clear and connects the topic to this specific audience. |
| · | · | Credibility is clear and shows speaker’s expertise. |
| · | · | Thesis Statement is clearly stated. |
| · | · | Overview effectively previews main points (and only main points). |
| Support | ||
| · | · | Main points support the thesis statement. |
| · | · | Supporting points are evidence that supports main points. |
| · | · | Oral citations present for all supporting points. |
| · | · | Initial oral citations contain all necessary information. |
| · | · | Evidence for each main point is diverse in type, form, and source. |
| Organization | ||
| · | · | Main Points are effectively and consistently organized. |
| · | · | Transitions are all present and effective. |
| · | · | Directional transitions are used between main points. |
| Conclusion | ||
| · | · | (Optional) Summary effectively reviews main points (only). |
| · | · | Thesis is clearly restated. |
| · | · | Clincher is clear, effective, and placed last. |
| Presentation Aids | ||
| · | · | Aids are professional and appropriate (topic, audience, environment). |
| · | · | Aids are accessible for a general audience. |
| · | · | Aids effectively complement the presentation. |
| · | · | Aids are integrated into the body of the presentation. |
| · | · | Aids are introduced and explained to the audience. |
| · | · | Complete references in APA style are included for visual citations. |
| Delivery | ||
| · | · | Voice is clear, fluent, and engaging (volume, rate, pitch, fillers, etc). |
| · | · | Movement is engaging and appropriate (movement, pacing, swaying, etc.). |
| · | · | Eye contact is distributed evenly and naturally across the audience. |
| · | · | Facial expressions are engaging and appropriate. |
| · | · | Speech notes are used effectively (a checklist, not a script). |
| · | · | Aids are used effectively (not read to audience, not used as notes). |
| Time Management | ||
| · | · | Presentation is within 30 seconds of target length. |