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Oral Presentation Scoring Guide
Name: ____________________________________
Topic/Title: ________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
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I. Content
Rating Scale
Poor
Fair Average Good Excellent
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5____
A. Topic appropriate for audience
(holds listeners attention, appropriate level for education and expertise)
1
B. Knowledge of Topic
(depth of knowledge, well-researched)
C. Evidence of support and clear reasoning
(supporting details, literature cited is thorough and relevant)
1
D. Addressed/ Exposed Pros and Cons
(biases, methodological issues, controversies, applications to life)
1
E. Professional & thorough discussion
(polite, fields questions/ comments accurately)
1
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II. Organization
Rating Scale
Poor
Fair Average Good Excellent
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5_____
A. Development of idea/ clarity of purpose
(relevance, stated hypothesis or question)
1
B. Clear, engaging introduction, body, & conclusion
1
C. Logical sequence/ smooth flow of ideas
(smooth transitions, easy to follow thought process)
1
D. Relevant supporting details and examples
III. Delivery
Visual Aides
A. General Appearance
(background design and color, spacing, layout)
1
B. Text
(size, font, concise & appropriate wording, grammar, spelling)
1
C. Graphics
(relevant, informative, complete, appealing)
1
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Verbal Presentation
Rating Scale
Poor
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Fair Average Good Excellent
2
5_____
A. Eye contact
1
B. Volume, rate, and intonation of speech
( too loud or soft, too fast or slow, too many interjections . . . um. . .um,
monotone voice, etc.)
1
2
3
4
5
C. Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Articulation
1
D. Body language
(posture, gestures, facial expressions)
E. Personal Appearance
(appropriate dress, hygiene)
F. Enthusiasm for topic
G. Prepared/ practiced/ rehearsed
Comments:
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