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Oral presentation evaluation criteria

Component

4 – Excellent

3 – Good

2 – Fair

1 - Poor

Value for the audience

Presentation created new insights for me about the rise of civilization in the focal area.

I learned something about the rise of civilization in the focal area.

I might have learned something.

 

I did not learn anything about the civilizations or the conditions under which they arose.

Understanding

I understood what the presenter was trying to teach me.

I mostly understood what the presenter was trying to teach me.  

I think I understood what the topic was but I was somewhat confused.

I did not understand what the presenter was trying to teach me.  

Organization

Logical sequence of points presented in a clear and interesting manner

Logical sequence of points presented

I had difficulty following the presentation but have a general idea what was trying to be communicated

Seemingly random sequence of points presented in a confusing and boring manner

Visual Aids

Readable, clear, professional, increased understanding

Mostly readable, clear, professional

Significant problems with readability, clarity, professionalism

Unreadable, unclear, unprofessional

Non-verbal communication

Effective eye contact and fluid gestures that enhanced the presentation

Reasonable amount of eye contact and gestures that did not detract from the presentation

Little eye contact and somewhat unnatural gestures that were occasionally distracting

No eye contact and unnatural gestures creating no  connection with audience

Verbal style

The pace, volume, and tone of speaking was just right – not too slow/fast, quiet/loud, rising/falling for understanding

The pace, volume, and tone of speaking was okay – nothing was significantly distracting

There were problems with  pace, volume, and/or tone of speaking that were distracting

There were problems with  pace, volume, and/or tone of speaking that strongly limited by ability to understand the presentation

 

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