Religion Research Presentation Rubric

Presenter:__________________________
Criteria
Nonverbal
Skills
Eye Contact

Only focuses
attention to one
part of the class,
does not scan
audience
Sits during presentation Slumps or shifts
or slumps whole time
weight frequently

Occasionally
looks at
someone or
some groups

Scans group MOST Constantly looks

at someone or
of the time.
some
groups at all times

Occasionally
slumps or shifts
during
presentation

Stands straight,
doesnt sway or
slouch MOST of
the time.

Stands up straight
with both feet on
the ground, never
slouching.

Shows absolutely no
interest in topic
presented

Shows some
negativity toward
topic presented

Occasionally
shows positive
feelings about
topic

Tone reflects
interest in subject
Most of the time.

10-14 are noticed

6-9 are noticed

1-5 are noticed

Demonstrates a
strong positive
feeling about topic
throughout
presentation
No vocalized
pauses noticed

Topic Announced Audience has no idea Only announces

what the report is on
partial topics
covered

Vaguely tells
audience what
report is over

Gives a basic intro Clearly explains

of subject matter. what the report is
covering

Visual Aid
(SWAY)

Relates to
subject,
somewhat
interesting,
average effort
shown
Majority of
points covered,
some points
glossed over
don't flow,
Presentation
clearly,

Reflects subject,
well done

Visual aid
enhances
presentation,
helps clarify
points, very well
done

Majority of points
covered in depth

Thoroughly
explains all points

Posture

Does not attempt to

look at audience at all,
reads notes the entire
time

Vocal Skills
Enthusiasm

Vocalized Pauses 15 or more are noticed

(uh, well uh, um)
Content

Poor, distracts audience Adds nothing to

presentation, just
and is hard to read
reads
off it

Completeness of Does not make sense,

Content
nor does it relate to 2
questions, seriously
lacking information
Mumbles, audience
Thoughts
confusing, not
organized, clearly
chewing gum
audience
Professionalism
of Presentation

=
%
Total points out of 40

Majority of points
glossed over

has Thoughts
articulated
clear, does not
engage
articulated and

audience not

Thoughts
is difficulty
though does

articulated
hearing,
clearly, engages

engage

audience
audience interest
maintained