iRubric: Oral Defense Evaluation Rubrics

The information is in a logical, interesting sequence which the audience can follow.

Use an engaging beginning and/or thoughtful ending.

Moves smoothly from one idea to the next all of the time.

Students present information in a logical sequence which the audience can follow.

Uses appropriate beginning and ending.

Moves smoothly from one idea to the next some of the time.

The sequence of information is difficult to follow.

Lacks the beginning, middle, and end.

Do not move smoothly from one point to another.

Clearly define the topic or thesis and its significance.

Support the thesis and key findings with an analysis of relevant and accurate evidence.

Provide evidence of extensive and valid research with multiple and varied sources

Provide evidence of complex problem solving and learning stretch.

Combine and evaluates existing ideas to form new insights.

Define the topic or thesis.

Support the thesis with evidence.

Present evidence of research with sources.

Provide some evidence of problem-solving and learning stretch.

Combines existing ideas.

Do not clearly define the topic or thesis.

Do not support the thesis with evidence.

Present little or no evidence of valid research.

Shows little evidence of problem-solving and learning stretch.

Show little evidence of the combination of ideas

Entire presentation was within 15 minutes of
allotted time.

Entire presentation exceeded 5 minutes of allotted time.

The entire presentation exceeded 10 minutes of the allotted time.