La Salle University - School of Education Sciences

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCIENCES BA IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, AND FRENCH PRESENTATION RUBRIC Many people are nervous about talking in front of an audience, usually because they are afraid of making a mess of it. Ironically, it is uncontrolled nerves that are most likely to lead to a poor performance - so building confidence through preparation and practice is really important. Giving presentations is one of the skills that universities expect students to have, so you should make the most of any experience you can get in class. Preparing your presentation 1. Objectives: Why are you giving this talk and who will you be talking to? 2. Limitations: How long have you got and where will you be giving your presentation? // Do you have to follow a certain format – power point presentation, poster exhibit, mind map explanation, etc? // Where will you be giving your presentation? 3. Main points Decide on your main points: no more than three points in a 10-minute talk // Is there a logical connection between these points?

Doing your presentation a. Beginning - Briefly introduce yourself - You may want to give an outline of the structure of the talk, so the audience know where it is going. - You'll need to gain the audience's attention, so think carefully how you will introduce your topic. b. Middle - Prepare your talk so you lead the audience through your main points in a logical and interesting fashion. - Where they are appropriate, you could plan to use: - charts and graphs – handouts (copies) - slides - video clips - artefacts which people can pass round. c. End - Summarise what you have said: ‘In this talk I have discussed...' - Make your conclusions: ‘It is clear that...'

Pointers - Presence: As you get up to give your presentation, make a conscious effort to stand tall, take a deep breath and look as if you're going to enjoy being there.

- Eye contact: Make eye contact with people in your audience in a friendly way. People respond much better when they think you are talking to them. In a small room, try to make eye contact with each person in the audience; in a larger hall, make eye contact with different groups in the audience.

- Voice: Speak slowly and clearly. Speak loudly enough so everyone can hear. Remember to breathe slowly and deeply. Sound natural and prepared.

- Move: You are allowed to move as you give your presentation, but avoid pacing up and down or fiddling with your hands, spectacles or pen. Keep your hands out of your pockets and away from your face.

Checking your presentation When you have written your presentation, look it over carefully, from the viewpoint of your intended audience. - Does it meet the objectives? // Is the structure as logical as can be? // Is the content right for the audience? // Is it too long or too short? - Then revise the presentation: Clear? Attractive? Interesting? Too simple? Too difficult?

Visuals Prepare your visuals (PowerPoint slides, Overhead Projector foils, etc). Make sure they are clear, and that any text is big enough (24 points or larger). Images,font, letter size: adequate? Group Oral Presentation

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1 Was there evidence of relevant, accurate and appropriate preparation and study? 2 Did they convey the important facts and issues of the topic? (logical presentation, sequence of ideas, wise use of time) 3 Was the presentation interesting, clear and adequate? Did the audience understand main points?

4 Did they use good presentation techniques? (notes, voice, stance, eye contact)

5 Was teamwork evident? (sharing of presentation relatively evenly among all members)

6 Did the group provide an information sheet for other members of the class?

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