Aspect/Assessment

Exceptional (1)

Average (0.5)

Unsatisfactory (0)

Content

An abundance of material that relates clearly to the thesis; points are clearly made and all evidence supports thesis; varied use of materials

Sufficient information that relates to the thesis; good points made, but there is an uneven balance and little variation

Thesis is not clear; information is not clearly connected to the thesis

Coherence & Organization

Thesis is clearly stated and developed; specific examples are appropriate and clearly develop thesis; conclusion is clear; shows control; flows together well; good transitions; succinct but not choppy; well organized

Most information is presented in logical sequence; generally very well organized but better transitions from idea to idea and medium to medium are needed

Presentation is choppy and disjointed; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization are choppy; thesis is vague; little or no logical order

Creativity

Original, creative presentation of material; capitalized on the unexpected; captures audience’s attention

Some originality apparent; good variety and blending of materials/ media; interesting twists that held attention

Repetitive with little or no variety; insufficient use of multimedia; audience lost interest; facts without imagination; unclear point

Speaking Skills

Poised, clear articulation; proper volume; steady rate; good posture and eye contact; enthusiasm; confidence

Clear articulation; verbal, vocal, or visual skills may need polish or be intermittently effective

Inaudible or too loud; no eye contact; rate too slow/too fast; seemed uninterested and used monotone;

Length of Presentation

Within two minutes of allotted time +/-

Within four minutes of allotted time +/-

Too long or too short (5 or more minutes +/- the allotted time

TOTAL: ­­­_______

Aspect/Assessment

Exceptional (1)

Average (0.5)

Unsatisfactory (0)

Content

Coherence & Organization

Creativity

Speaking Skills

Length of Presentation

TOTALS: ­­­_______

Summary Total:

(5 point, max.)