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Oral Thesis Defense Evaluation Rubr
Exemplary
5 pts
Organization Exemplary
The information is in logical,
interesting sequence
which audience can follow.
Uses an engaging beginning
and/or
thoughtful ending. Moves
smoothly from one idea to
the next
all of the time.
Language use and Exemplary
Delivery
Effectively uses eye contact.
Speaks clearly, effectively
and
confidently using suitable
volume and pace. Fully
engages the audience.
Dresses appropriately,
Selects rich and varied words
for
context and uses correct
grammar.
Content Exemplary
Clearly defines the topic or
thesis and its significance.
Supports the thesis and key
findings with an analysis of
relevant and accurate
evidence
Provides evidence of
extensive
and valid research with
multiple
and varied sources
Provides evidence of complex
problem solving and learning
stretch.
Combines and evaluates
existing
ideas to form new insights.
Question and Answer Exemplary
Demonstrates extensive
knowledge
of the topic by responding
confidently, precisely and
appropriately to all audience
questions and feedback.
Timeliness Exemplary
Entire presentation was
within 15 minutes of
allotted time.
Proficient Needs Practice
4 pts 3 pts
Proficient
Sequence of information is
Student presents difficult to follow. Lacks beginning, middle,
information in and end. Does not move smoothly
logical sequence which from one point to another
audience can
follow. Uses an
appropriate beginning or
ending. Moves smoothly
from one idea to the
next some of the time.
Proficient Some eye contact, but not
maintained.
Maintains eye contact. Speaks clearly and unclearly in
Speaks clearly and uses different portions.
suitable Occasionally engages audience.
volume and pace. Dresses inappropriately.
Takes steps to engage the qSelects words inappropriate for
audience. context; uses incorrect grammar
Dresses appropriately.
Selects words appropriate
for
context and uses correct
grammar.
Proficient
Does not clearly define the topic
Defines the topic or or thesis.
thesis. Does not support the thesis with
Supports the thesis with evidence.
evidence. Presents little or no evidence of
Presents evidence of valid research.
research Shows little evidence of problem
with sources. solving and learning stretch.
Provides some evidence of Shows little evidence of the
problem solving and combination of ideas
learning
stretch.
Combines existing ideas.
Proficient
Demonstrates incomplete
Demonstrates some knowledge of the topic by
knowledge of responding inaccurately and
the topic by responding inappropriately to questions and
accurately feedback.
and appropriately to
questions and
feedback.
Proficient
Entire presentation was exceeded 10
Entire presentation minutes of allotted time.
exceeded 5
minutes of allotted time.