Category

Scoring Criteria

Total Points

Score

Organization

(15 points)

The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and

audience.

5

Information is presented in a logical sequence.

5

Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of references.

5

Content

(45 points)

Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and

establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.

5

Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for

the target audience.

5

Presentation contains accurate information.

10

Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose.

10

Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made

reflect well their relative importance.

10

There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation.

5

Presentation

(40 points)

Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is

appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).

5

Speaker uses a clear, audible voice.

5

Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth.

5

Good language skills and pronunciation are used.

5

Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not

distracting.

5

Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits.

5

Information was well communicated.

10

Score

Total Points

100