| Item | Weight | Outstanding | Good | Acceptable | Poor | Failing |
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| Introduction | 5% |
The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation. |
The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic. |
The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. |
The introduction fails to orient the audience. |
There is no introduction. |
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| Organization and Content | 15% |
The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Information is accurate. |
The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. Information is accurate. |
The content is correct and complete. There are some issues with organization which impact the sense of purpose. |
The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Some information is incorrect or irrelevant. |
The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Information is incorrect, incomplete or irrelevant. Sequencing of ideas is incomplete. |
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| Knowledge of the Topic | 15% |
The presenter has a theoretical understanding of the topic. Is able to discuss and elaborate with ease on theoretical questions. |
The presenter has a good understanding of the topic. Is able to discuss and elaborate with ease on application type questions. |
The presenter has overall knowledge of the topic. Is able to answer questions involving understanding. |
The presenter has a basic knowledge of the topic, can only answer simple questions related to definitions/basic knowledge. |
The presenter does not grasp the topic, is unable to answer simple questions. |
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| Creativity | 10% |
The presenter engages the audience, integrating presentation material and other media as needed. |
The presenter uses presentation material to reinforce discussion. Interacts with audience. |
The presenter occasionally refers to notes or presentation material for guidance, but can not expand beyond prepared material. Makes eye contact with audience but has limited audience interaction. |
The presenter relies heavily on presentation material, occasional interaction with audience. |
The presenter reads directly from notes or other presentation material. There is no interaction with the audience. |
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| Writing Mechanics | 15% |
Presentation has no errors in spelling, capitalization, usage or grammar. |
Presentation has infrequent errors in spelling, capitalization, usage or grammar. |
Presentation has few errors in spelling, capitalization, usage and grammar. |
Presentation has multiple errors in spelling, capitalization, usage and grammar. |
Presentation has many errors in spelling, capitalization, usage and grammar which repeatedly distract from the presentation. |
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| Discussion | 15% |
The presenter encouraged interaction and was well prepared for questions on key elements. |
The presenter encouraged interaction and answered questions. |
The presenter was able to answer questions, but did not encourage discussion. |
The presenter was unable to answer questions related to the presentation. The presenter discouraged interaction. |
The presenter did not allow audience interaction. |
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| Presentation Material | 15% |
Presentation material is clear, well organized, free from distractions and easy to read. Graphics and useful and support the point. The presenter is well acquainted with the presentation material. |
Material is organized but contains occasional flaws: irrelevant or missing graphics, distractions, large blocks of text, extraneous material. |
Material is organized, but frequently includes flaws: irrelevant or missing graphics, many distractions, large blocks of text. |
Presentation material is poorly organized, regularly contains flaws: few or irrelevant graphics, large blocks of text. Transitions are distracting. |
No prepared presentation material is employed. |
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| Presentation Mechanics | 10% |
The allocated time was used effectively, adequate time was available for discussion. The presenter was comfortable with the presentation technology employed and fully utilized the media available. The presentation was submitted on time, in the proper format. |
The allocated time was used appropriately, some time was available for discussion. The presenter employed presentation technology with little difficulty. Minor problems with techniques. Use of additional technology may be recommended. |
The presentation was completed in the allotted time, limited time was available for interaction. The use of presentation technology was acceptable but could use improvement. |
The presentation was not completed in the allocated time. The presenter experienced major problems employing presentation technology. |
The presentation was not completed in the allocated time. Presentation technology was not employed. |
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