Student Name: ___________________ Seminar Title: _____________________

Total Time of Presentation: ________

 

Ancillary material must be checked prior to the day of your presentation. It is your responsibility to check for computer compatibility or program errors.  If there are problems with technology on the day of your presentation because you failed to test it prior to the seminar - allowing you to gain extended time - then 20 points will be automatically deducted from the grade.

 

Area I: Content

 

Superb

Effective

Fair

Weak

Poor

INTRODUCTION: opening captivates the audience with interest / intrigue and states or implies purpose of the presentation.

5

4

3

2

1-0

BODY OF SPEECH: main ideas and points supported by interesting and appropriate details.  (well researched)

20

19-18

17-16

15-14

13-0

APPLICATION OF LEARNING: self-discovery, evidence of challenge and strong personal growth.  (effort)

20

19-18

17-16

15-14

13-0

BALANCED CONTENT: within time limit.

10

9-8

7-6

5-4

3-0

LANGUAGE USE: transitions, avoids slang phrases, appropriate word choice, style.

5

4

3

2

1-0

CONCLUSION: summarizes and leaves the audience with a strong sense of closure

5

4

3

2

1-0

 

Area II: Delivery

 

Superb

Effective

Fair

Weak

Poor

VERBAL: volume, rate, clarity

10

9-8

7-6

5-4

3-0

EYE CONTACT: looks at all 3 areas of audience and not merely reading speech.

10

9-8

7-6

5-4

3-0

INTEREST:  shows passion, enthusiasm, vitality

5

4

3

2

1-0

 

Area III: Ancillary Aids

 

Superb

Effective

Fair

Weak

Poor

AUDIO / VISUAL USE:  student uses several visual aids that show considerable work / creativity which enhances the presentation.

10

9-8

7-6

5-4

3-0