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Oral Presentation on Technical Artifact, Concept, or Process

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CATEGORY Content and Research

A Presents thoroughly detailed knowledge of specific topic, all research clearly cited in presentation and References, assertions well supported with examples and explanations

B Presents detailed knowledge of specific topic, most research cited in presentation and References, most assertions backed up with examples and explanations

C Presents general knowledge of specific topic, evidence of research, some assertions supported with examples and explanations

D Presents general knowledge of general topic, not much evidence of research, assertions not supported

Rhetoricality: Crafting for Purpose and Audience

Strictly informative presentation, appropriate level of detail for audience, strong use of metaphors, similes, and/or analogies or other helpful explanatory methods, background given, strong attempt to connect the Technical Description with audience's interests or lives, speaker responsive to audience

Mostly informative presentation, mostly appropriate level of detail for audience, good use of metaphors, similes, and/or analogies or other helpful explanatory methods, background given, good attempt to connect the Technical Description with audience's interests or lives, speaker mostly responsive to audience

Presentation weighted toward persuasive or noninformative, lack of detail, mediocre background given, little attempt at using helpful explanatory methods, mediocre background given, little attempt at making the problem interesting or relevant to our audience, speaker somewhat responsive to audience

Persuasive or noninformative presentation, no detail or inappropriate for audience, no attempt at using helpful explanatory methods, sub-standard or no background given, no attempt at connecting the Technical Description with audience, speaker not responsive to or disrespectful to audience

Organization and Genre of Oral Presentation

Well-organized presentation with intro, body, and conclusion, effective use of visuals, presenting a clear line of reasoning, using transitions to keep listeners focused

Mostly organized presentation with intro, body, and conclusion, mostly appropriate use of visuals, reasoning presented mostly clear and easy to follow, some use of transitions to keep listeners focused Presentation mostly prepared and practiced, voice volume and pacing mostly appropriate, natural but less credible speaking style with engaged and meaningful intonation, some eye contact, engaged posture

Presentation somewhat disorganized, use of visuals not well integrated or thought through, lack of clear line of reasoning, few transitions to keep listeners focused

Presentation disorganized, indiscriminate use of visuals or visuals detracting from presentation, lack of clear line of reasoning, no transitions to keep listeners focused

Presentation Style

Well-prepared and wellpracticed presentation, voice volume and pacing appropriate (no speaking too loudly, softly, quickly, or slowly), natural and credible speaking style with engaged and meaningful intonation, eye contact, and engaged posture

Presentation shows mediocre preparation and lack of practice, voice volume and pacing somewhat inappropriate, few gaps in speaking, overly stiff or casual speaking style with distracting intonation, lack of eye contact, poor posture

Presentation shows lack of preparation and practice, voice volume and pacing inappropriate, gaps in speaking or breaks in presentation, inappropriate speaking style with monotone, joking, or distracting intonation, lack of eye contact, poor posture, presence demonstrates lack of seriousness

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