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Organization

Presentation is clear, logical, and organized. Listener can follow line of reasoning.

Presentation is generally clear and well organized. Few minor points may be confusing.

Listener can follow presentation only with effort. Some arguments are not clear. Organization seems haphazard.

Style

Level of presentation is appropriate for the audience. Presentation is a planned conversation, paced for audience understanding. It is not a reading for a paper. Spear is clearly comfortable in front of the group and can be heard by all.

Level of presentation is generally appropriate. Pacing is sometimes too fast or two slow. The presenter seems slightly uncomfortable at times, and the audience occasionally hast trouble hearing him/her.

Aspects of presentation are too elementary or too sophisticated for audience. Presenter seems uncomfortable and can be heard only if listener is very attentive. Much of the information is read.

Use of Communication Aids (e.g. transparencies, slides, posters, handouts, computer generated materials)

Communication aids enhance the presentation. They are prepared in a professional manner

Fonts on visuals is large enough to be seen by all.
Information is organized to maximize audience understanding.
Details are minimized so main points stand out.

Communication aids contribute to the quality of the presentation. Front size is appropriate for reading. Appropriate is included. Some material is not supported by visual aids.

Communication aids are poorly prepared of used inappropriately. Front is too small to be easily seen. Too much information is included. Unimportant material is highlighted. Listeners may be confused.

Content

Depth of Content

Speaker provides an accurate and complete explanation of key concepts and theories, drawing on relevant literature. Applications to theory are included to illuminate issues. Listeners gain insights.

For the most part, explanations of concepts and theories are accurate and complete. Some helpful applications are included.

Explanations of concepts and /or theories are inaccurate or incomplete. Little attempt is made to tie theory to practice. Listeners gain little from the presentation.

Accuracy of Content

Information (names, facts. Etc.) included in the presentation is consistently accurate.

No significant errors are made. Listeners recognize any errors to be the result of nervousness or oversight.

Enough errors are made to distract knowledgeable listener, but some information is accurate. The presentation is useful if the listener can determine what information is reliable.

Use of Language

Grammar and Word Choice

Sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. Words are chosen for their precise meaning.

For the most part, sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. With a few exception, words are chosen for their precise meaning.

Listeners can follow the presentation, but they are distracted by some grammatical errors and use of slang. Some sentences are incomplete/ halting, and / or vocabulary is somewhat limited or inappropriate.

Freedom from Bias (e.g. Sexism, Racism, Ageism, Hetrosexualism, etc.)

Both oral language and body language are free from bias.

Oral language and body language are free from bias with one or two minor exceptions.

Oral language and / or body language, includes some identifiable bias. Some listeners will be offended.

Personal Appearance

Personal appearance is completely appropriate for the occasion and the audience.

Personal appearance is generally appropriate for the occasion and audience. However, some aspects of appearance reflect a lack of sensitivity to nuances of the occasion or expectations of the audience.

Personal appearance is inappropriate for the occasion and the audience.

Responsiveness to the Audience

Verbal Interaction

Consistently clarifies, restates and responds to questions. Summarizes when needed

Generally responsive to audience comments, questions, and needs. Misses some opportunities for interaction.

Responds to questions inadequately.

Body Language

Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience.

Body language reflects some discomfort for interacting with audience.

Body language reveals reluctance to interact with audience.

	Level of Achievement
Criteria	3 Sophisticated	2 Competent	1 Not Yet Competent
Organization	Presentation is clear, logical, and organized. Listener can follow line of reasoning.	Presentation is generally clear and well organized. Few minor points may be confusing.	Listener can follow presentation only with effort. Some arguments are not clear. Organization seems haphazard.
Style	Level of presentation is appropriate for the audience. Presentation is a planned conversation, paced for audience understanding. It is not a reading for a paper. Spear is clearly comfortable in front of the group and can be heard by all.	Level of presentation is generally appropriate. Pacing is sometimes too fast or two slow. The presenter seems slightly uncomfortable at times, and the audience occasionally hast trouble hearing him/her.	Aspects of presentation are too elementary or too sophisticated for audience. Presenter seems uncomfortable and can be heard only if listener is very attentive. Much of the information is read.
Use of Communication Aids (e.g. transparencies, slides, posters, handouts, computer generated materials)	Communication aids enhance the presentation. They are prepared in a professional manner Fonts on visuals is large enough to be seen by all. Information is organized to maximize audience understanding. Details are minimized so main points stand out.	Communication aids contribute to the quality of the presentation. Front size is appropriate for reading. Appropriate is included. Some material is not supported by visual aids.	Communication aids are poorly prepared of used inappropriately. Front is too small to be easily seen. Too much information is included. Unimportant material is highlighted. Listeners may be confused.
Content
Depth of Content	Speaker provides an accurate and complete explanation of key concepts and theories, drawing on relevant literature. Applications to theory are included to illuminate issues. Listeners gain insights.	For the most part, explanations of concepts and theories are accurate and complete. Some helpful applications are included.	Explanations of concepts and /or theories are inaccurate or incomplete. Little attempt is made to tie theory to practice. Listeners gain little from the presentation.
Accuracy of Content	Information (names, facts. Etc.) included in the presentation is consistently accurate.	No significant errors are made. Listeners recognize any errors to be the result of nervousness or oversight.	Enough errors are made to distract knowledgeable listener, but some information is accurate. The presentation is useful if the listener can determine what information is reliable.
Use of Language
Grammar and Word Choice	Sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. Words are chosen for their precise meaning.	For the most part, sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. With a few exception, words are chosen for their precise meaning.	Listeners can follow the presentation, but they are distracted by some grammatical errors and use of slang. Some sentences are incomplete/ halting, and / or vocabulary is somewhat limited or inappropriate.
Freedom from Bias (e.g. Sexism, Racism, Ageism, Hetrosexualism, etc.)	Both oral language and body language are free from bias.	Oral language and body language are free from bias with one or two minor exceptions.	Oral language and / or body language, includes some identifiable bias. Some listeners will be offended.
Personal Appearance	Personal appearance is completely appropriate for the occasion and the audience.	Personal appearance is generally appropriate for the occasion and audience. However, some aspects of appearance reflect a lack of sensitivity to nuances of the occasion or expectations of the audience.	Personal appearance is inappropriate for the occasion and the audience.
Responsiveness to the Audience
Verbal Interaction	Consistently clarifies, restates and responds to questions. Summarizes when needed	Generally responsive to audience comments, questions, and needs. Misses some opportunities for interaction.	Responds to questions inadequately.
Body Language	Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience.	Body language reflects some discomfort for interacting with audience.	Body language reveals reluctance to interact with audience.

Oral Presentation Evaluation Criteria