Project Presentation Assessment Rubric

Name______Topic______

4=Excellent, 3=Commendable, 2=Satisfactory, 1=Unsatisfactory (Students who receive less than 12 points on 2 out of 3 evaluations will repeat the presentation)

Yes No Content Organization Yes No Audience Contact The speaker begins with a statement designed to The speaker appears confident and interested in capture the audience’s attention his/her presentation The speaker introduces a plan of procedure, enabling It appears that the speaker desires to communicate the audience to follow the presentation with the audience The speaker summarizes main ideas, and ends with a The speaker establishes direct eye contact with the dynamic closing statement members of the audience The speaker references his/her research The speaker is dressed to make a positive impression on the audience The presentation last 5-15 minutes The speaker appears familiar with their presentation Pts.

Language Nonverbal Communication The speaker uses colorful, specific language The speaker assumes a formal, yet comfortable appropriate to the occasion posture The speaker avoids vague or empty phrases and slang The speaker delivers specific, communicative terms gestures to enhance the overall quality of the presentation The speaker explains any unusual or technical terms Visual aids are incorporated effectively into the presentation Pts. Pts.

Vocal Mechanics Question and Answer The speaker uses an appropriate tempo, allowing the The speaker responds to questions with evidence of audience to follow the presentation knowledge The speaker uses varying levels of emphasis to give The speaker maintains poise during questioning meaning to words and ideas The speaker enunciates clearly and pronounces words Pts. accurately Pts. Raters: Please indicate a student’s success by checking the appropriate column. Then place a number score in the box associated with each category. TOTAL POINTS: ______