In-Class Presentation Grading Rubric
Name:_______________________________________________ Final
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Poor - 1Acceptable - 2Admirable - 3Exceptional -
4SCOREOrganizationAudience cannot understand presentation because
of poor organization; introduction is undeveloped or irrelevant;
main points and conclusion are unclear;Audience has difficulty
following presentation because of some abrupt jumps; some of the
main points are unclear or not sufficient stressed;Satisfactory
organization; clear introduction; main points are well stated, even
if some transitions are somewhat sudden; clear conclusion;Superb
organization; clear introduction; main points well stated and
argued, with each leading to the next point of the talk; clear
summary and conclusion.
Verbal DeliveryMumbles the words, audience members in the back
can't hear anything; too many filler words; Low voice, occasionally
inaudible; some distracting filler words; articulation mostly, but
not always, clear;Clear voice, generally effective delivery; but
somewhat monotone;Natural, confident delivery that does not just
convey the message but enhances it; excellent use of volume, pace
etc.
Subject KnowledgeInformation is unclear; outside research was
not conductedInformation is not clearly integrated or connected to
the topicSufficient information with many good points made; a few
inconsistenciesAn abundance of information is presented; points are
clearly made and supported by evidence.
EnthusiasmShows absolutely no interest in the topicShows some
negativity towards the topicOccasionally shows positive feelings
about the topicDemonstrates a strong, positive feeling about topic
during entire presentation
Nonverbal DeliveryNo eye contact, distractive gestures, obvious
tensionMinimal eye contact, little movement/gestures, mild
tensionConsistent direct eye contact, but still relies on notes,
gestures enhance articulation, recovers from minor mistakesHolds
attention of audience with eye contact, fluid movements, displays
relaxed self-confident nature
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