Oral Presentation
Category Excellent
5 4
Introduction & Introduces the purpose and
focus clearly and creatively.
Purpose Effectively captures the
audience attention
Transition Effectively includes smooth,
clever transitions which are
succinct but not choppy in
order to connect key points
Logic & Develops ideas cogently and
organizes items logically and
Organization creatively.
Content Speaker provides an accurate
and complete explanation of
key concepts and theories,
drawing upon relevant
literature. Applications of
theory are included to
illuminate issues.
Verbal & Non- Poised, clear articulation;
proper volume; steady rate;
verbal Delivery enthusiasm; confidence;
Excellent body language;
speaker is clearly
comfortable in front of the
group.
Posture & Eye Stands up straight, looks
relaxed and confident.
Contact Establishes eye contact with
everyone in the audience.
Use of Media Media are prepared in a
professional and creative
manner. Details are
minimized so that main
points stand out. Visual aids
were colorful and large
enough to be seen by all be
even those in back of the
class.
Good
Introduces the purpose and
focus clearly.
Includes transitions to
connect key points but
transitions from idea to idea
were good but not great.
Develops ideas cogently and
organizes items logically.
Speaker’s explanations of
concepts and theories are
accurate and complete.
Some applications of theory
are included.
Clear articulation but not as
polished; good body
language and pace; slightly
uncomfortable at times
Most can hear presentation.
Stands up straight and
establishes eye contact with
most everyone in the room
during the presentation.
Appropriate information is
prepared.
Font size is appropriate for
reading.
Satisfactory
3 1-2
Introduces the purpose of
the presentation.
Includes some transitions to
connect key points but done
consistently throughout.
Many ideas are developed
and there was some
evidence of logical
organization.
Explanations of concepts
and/or theories are present
but not always complete
though an attempt was made
to tie it to theory.
Audience occasionally may
have trouble hearing the
presentation; body language
and pace maybe somewhat
awkward.
Posture could be improved;
establishes eye contact with
some during the
presentation.
Appropriate information is
prepared. Some material is
not supported by visual aids.
Font size may not always be
easily seen.
Unacceptable
Does not clearly introduce
the purpose of the
presentation.
Uses ineffective transitions or
omits them altogether.
Does not develop ideas
cogently. Uneven and
ineffective organization.
Little or no attempt was
made to provide an accurate
and complete explanation of
key concepts and theories.
Presenter is obviously
anxious and cannot be heard
or monotone with little or no
expression. Body language
and pace are awkward.
Slouches and/or does not
look at people during the
presentation. Presenter turns
back to audience.
Communication aids are
poorly prepared or used
inappropriately. Too much
information is included.
Unimportant material is
highlighted. Font size is too
small to be easily seen.
 Category Excellent -5 Good-4 Satisfactory-3 Unacceptable-
1-2
Personal Personal appearance is
completely appropriate
For the most part,
personal appearance is
Personal appearance is
somewhat inappropriate
Personal appearance is
inappropriate for the occasion
Appearance for the occasion and the appropriate for the for the occasion and and audience.
audience. occasion and the audience.
audience.

The Closing Includes a brief

summary of purpose and
Includes most but not all
of the following: brief
Includes some but not all
of the following: brief
Neglects to provide a proper
summary of purpose. Does not
main points covered in summary of purpose; summary of purpose; end with power.
their appropriate order. summary of main points summary of main points
Ends with power. Invites in appropriate order; in appropriate order;
questions. ends with power; invites ends with power; invites
questions. questions.

Response to Demonstrates extensive

knowledge
Demonstrates
knowledge of the
Demonstrates some
knowledge of
Demonstrates incomplete
knowledge of the topic by
Questions of the topic by topic by responding rudimentary questions responding inaccurately and
responding accurately and by inappropriately to questions.
confidently, precisely appropriately addressing responding accurately
and questions . At ease with to questions.
appropriately to all answers to all questions
audience but fails to elaborate.
questions.

Length of Used at least 90% of the

time allotted for the
Uses about 85% of the
allotted time for the
Uses about 70% of the
allotted time for the
Presentation was either too long
with items that were not
Presentation presentation. presentation.. presentation.. essential or too short due to
lack of sufficient depth and
breadth.