Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #1

Category Scoring Criteria

Total
Points Score
Organization
(15 points)
The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and
audience.

!nformation is presented in a logical se"uence.

Presentation appropriately cites re"uisite number of references.
Content
(45 points)
!ntroduction is attention#getting$ lays out the problem %ell$ and
establishes a frame%or& for the rest of the presentation.

Technical terms are %ell#defined in language appropriate for

the target audience.

Presentation contains accurate information. 1'

(aterial included is rele)ant to the o)erall message*purpose. 1'
+ppropriate amount of material is prepared$ and points made
reflect %ell their relati)e importance.
1'
There is an ob)ious conclusion summari,ing the presentation.
Presentation
(40 points)
Spea&er maintains good eye contact %ith the audience and is
appropriately animated -e.g.$ gestures$ mo)ing around$ etc...

Spea&er uses a clear$ audible )oice.

/eli)ery is poised$ controlled$ and smooth.
0ood language s&ills and pronunciation are used.
1isual aids are %ell prepared$ informati)e$ effecti)e$ and not
distracting.

2ength of presentation is %ithin the assigned time limits.

!nformation %as %ell communicated. 1'
Score Total Points 100
Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #3
4ontent and Scientific (erit -5' points.
Introduction:
6 /efines bac&ground and importance of research.
6 States ob7ecti)e$ and is able to identify rele)ant "uestions.
Body:
6 Presenter has a scientifically )alid argument.
6 +ddresses audience at an appropriate le)el -rigorous$ but generally understandable to a scientifically#
minded group..
6 Offers e)idence of proof*disproof.
6 /escribes methodology.
6 The tal& is logical.
Conclusion:
6 Summari,es ma7or points of tal&.
6 Summari,es potential %ea&nesses -if any. in findings.
6 Pro)ides you %ith a 8ta&e#home9 message.
Spea&ing Style*/eli)ery -3' points.
6 Spea&s clearly and at an understandable pace.
6 (aintains eye contact %ith audience.
6 :ell rehearsed -either extemporaneous or scripted presentation..
6 2imited use of filler %ords -8umm$9 8li&e$9 etc...
6 Spea&er uses body language appropriately.
6 Spea&er is %ithin time limits.
6 Spea&er is able to ans%er "uestions professionally.
6 Spea&er is dressed appropriately.
+udio*1isual -3' points.
6 0raphs*figures are clear and understandable.
6 The text is readable and clear.
6 +udio*1isual components support the main points of the tal&.
6 +ppropriate referencing of data that is*%as not generated by presenter
0eneral 4omments
Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #;
PRESENCE 5 4 3 2 1 0
#body language < eye contact
#contact %ith the public
#poise
#physical organi,ation
!N"#!"E S$%S 5 4 3 2 1 0
#correct usage
#appropriate )ocabulary and grammar
#understandable -rhythm$ intonation$ accent.
#spo&en loud enough to hear easily
OR"!N%&!T%ON 5 4 3 2 1 0
#clear ob7ecti)es
#logical structure
#signposting
'!STER( O) T*E S#+,ECT 5 4 3 2 1 0
#pertinence
#depth of commentary
#spo&en$ not read
#able to ans%er "uestions
-%S#! !%.S 5 4 3 2 1 0
#transparencies$ slides
#handouts
#audio$ )ideo$ etc.
O-ER! %'PRESS%ON 5 4 3 2 1 0
#)ery interesting * )ery boring
#pleasant * unpleasant to listen to
#)ery good * poor communication
TOT! SCORE /////// 0 30
Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #=
Poor Excellent
PRESENT!T%ON S$%S 1 2 3 4 5
:ere the main ideas presented in an orderly and clear manner>.................................., , , , ,
/id the presentation fill the time allotted> ..................................................................., , , , ,
:ere the o)erheads*handouts appropriate and helpful to the audience> ....................., , , , ,
/id the tal& maintain the interest of the audience> ......................................................, , , , ,
:as there a theme or ta&e#home message to the presentation> ..................................., , , , ,
:as the presenter responsi)e to audience "uestions> .................................................., , , , ,
$NO1E."E +!SE
:as proper bac&ground information on the topic gi)en> ............................................, , , , ,
:as the material selected for presentation appropriate to the topic> .........................., , , , ,
:as enough essential information gi)en to allo% the audience to effecti)ely ............, , , , ,
e)aluate the topic>
:as irrele)ant or filler information excluded> ............................................................, , , , ,
/id the presenter ha)e a clear understanding of the material presented> ...................., , , , ,
CR%T%C T*%N$%N"
:ere the main issues in this area clearly identified> ..................................................., , , , ,
:ere both theoretical positions and empirical e)idence presented> ..........................., , , , ,
:ere the strengths and %ea&nesses of these theories$ and the methods used to ........., , , , ,
gather this e)idence ade"uately explained>
/id the presenter ma&e recommendations for further %or& in this area> ...................., , , , ,
/id the main conclusions of the presentation follo% from the material presented> ...., , , , ,
:ere competing explanations or theories considered and dealt %ith properly> ........., , , , ,
O-ER! %'PRESS%ON ........................................................................................................ /////// 0 15
CO''ENTS
TOT! SCORE /////// 0 100