Presentation Evaluation Form

Group (Project):______

Evaluator: ______

Score: 1: Poor 4: Excellent [See Scoring Sheet]

Criteria Score Comment Organization

Slides

Delivery ME 492 Presentation Scoring Keys

Organization  Level-1 a) Poor organization b) No clear introduction c) No summary is presented d) Important missing concepts e) Concepts do not follow logically  Level-2 a) Vague introduction or insufficient stress b) Effort is needed to follow the presentation c) Some main points missing or not clearly explained d) Some points are excessively stressed e) Some abrupt changes f) Ineffective summary  Level-3 a) Satisfactory organization b) Clear introduction c) Main points well focused and stated d) Some sudden transitions e) Some effort is required to follow the presentation f) Good summary  Level-4 a) Superb organization b) Main points well stated and argued c) All concepts logically follow one-another d) Good summary e) No effort is required to follow and understand the presentation. f) Good, short, and concise summary Slides  Level-1 a) Many slides have too much detail b) Many slides have small text difficult to read c) Slides do not help understanding the concepts presented d) Monotonous or boring slides, too many bulleted text e) English errors in visuals f) Poor quality B&W pictures g) Seems like a collection of cut & pasting  Level-2 a) Some slides have too much detail b) Some helpful simplifications c) Some slides have small text difficult to read d) Error-free but boring and ineffective slides e) Forgettable presentation, nothing special  Level-3 a) Good set of slides b) Helps convey the main points through clever simplifications c) Combines text and graphics to keep the audience interested for most of the presentation  Level-4 a) Work of art b) The audience can effortlessly follow the main points c) Superb combination of graphic, text, and possibly sound d) Interesting, exciting, convincing, and fun e) Memorable Delivery  Level-1 a) Low voice, people in the back cannot hear anything b) Unclear words, mumbling some words, not ending all sentences c) Too many fillers (ah, eh, om, etc.) d) Skipping through visuals too quickly e) Incorrect English grammar or inappropriate words f) Informal language g) Spends time on excuses h) Gets lost due to lack of preparation i) Presentation is too long, too short or ends abruptly j) Distracting nervous habits k) No eye contact with audience l) Blocks the screen m) Reads too frequently from screen, monitor, or from cards n) Stands still for the entire presentation o) Monotonous speech p) Unaware of the audience, wants to get it over with q) Appearance not professional r) Interrupts the questioner, or misunderstands the question s) Is unable to answer some questions

 Level-2 a) Low voice, occasionally inaudible b) Some fillers c) Ends on time d) Uses proper and professional English e) Prepared and in control most of the time f) Some distracting habits g) Spends adequate time on each slide h) Uses time effectively, ends on time i) Eye contact is sporadic j) Occasionally reads from screen k) Stands still for most of the presentation l) Sometimes blocks the screen m) Somewhat monotonous speech n) Adequate professional appearance o) Some trouble answering questions

Delivery

 Level-3 a) Loud and clear voice b) Minimal distracting habits c) Good eye contact d) General awareness of the audience reactions e) Well prepared, in-control and aware of what comes next f) Moves around and uses the space some of the time g) Pays attention to the questioner, repeats the question if appropriate, maintains eye contact. h) Faces the audience, minimal screen or script reading i) Answers questions adequately  Level-4 a) Superb presentation b) Strong voice c) Well prepared and in control all the time d) Guides the audience through the presentation e) Enjoys the opportunity, smiles occasionally f) Walks around, uses hand gestures when appropriate g) Relaxed and confident h) The presentation enhances the message i) Keeps audience engaged j) Keenly aware of audience reactions k) Uses voice to be convincing and persuading l) Answers questions efficiently