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Oral Presentation Skills Rubric
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CONTENT
- The subject is valuable and relevant; the talk makes a significant contribution to the audience’s knowledge.
- The purpose is clear and responds to audience’s expectations, goals, knowledge and purpose.
- Ideas are developed; points are selective and supported.
- Material is tailored to audience; specialized terms are defined and explained.
- Introduction captures attention; transitions are smooth; conclusion is compelling and memorable.
- Language is precise, vivid, and appropriate for the setting and context.
- The talk is crafted as uniquely oral; it clearly distinguishes itself from a written document.
- Visual aids augment the speech without overwhelming or distracting the speaker or the audience.
- The talk addresses an important subject and the speaker shows an understanding of the subject.
- The purpose of the talk is stated and fulfilled.
- The main idea is evident but main points may not always be clear or fully supported.
- Introduction and conclusion are serviceable; transitions may be awkward.
- Language is appropriate but may not be particularly vivid or precise.
- The talk may seem written and memorized; responsiveness to the audience could be improved.
- Visual aids may be excessive or limited; they may not add significant value to the talk.
- subject does not relate to audience’s needs or interests.
- Ideas are not focused or developed; the purpose of the talk is unclear.
- Main points are difficult to identify and supporting material is undeveloped or irrelevant.
- Introduction is ineffective, conclusion is abrupt, and transitions are missing.
- Language choices are ineffective or limited.
- The talk may be completely off topic or inappropriate for the audience.
- The speaker does not fulfill the basic requirements of the assignment, such as meeting the deadline, ignoring the assigned time frame, or conforming to the expectations of the class.
STRUCTURE
- Talk is organized specifically for listening, not necessarily reading; the structure aids understanding and memorability.
- Speaker demonstrates an awareness of verbal structures that will facilitate audience’s learning.
- Organization reflects, supports and reinforces content, message and purpose.
- The goal and purpose of the talk are clearly articulated at the outset.
- The speaker presents a general picture first.
- Main and supporting points are organized in a unified, balanced, and cogent way.
- The organization of the talk is made explicit and is reinforced throughout.
- The talk progresses in a logical and convincing fashion; transitions aid in linking ideas.
- The speaker demonstrates the facility and flexibility to respond to a variety of audiences, purposes, and situations.
- Talk is well-organized and accessible to the audience.
- Organization may be conventional but is made explicit enough for audience to follow.
- The goal and purpose of the talk are clear but may not be reinforced or completely fulfilled.
- All points are covered but perhaps not in the most effective order or with the emphasis necessary to create understanding.
- The talk’s structure is functional and the speaker demonstrates above average skills at preparing and organizing information.
- The speech conforms to the basic assignment but contains no apparent structure.
- Generally, the talk may make sense, but the distinct parts of the speech are not readily identifiable.
- Organization does not contribute to audience’s understanding of the material; the lack of organization serves to confuse.
- The talk is clearly unprepared; it may consist only of jumbled information.
- The speaker has not synthesized information into a meaningful structure.
DELIVERY
- Delivery strengthens the impact of the talk and aids in audience reception; style fits learning pattern of audience.
- Verbal expression is clear, comprehensible, and articulate.
- Demeanor is professional and appropriate to the occasion, context, and culture of the talk; speaker meets expectations and norms of professional setting.
- Language is fluent, accurate and precise; pronunciation is clear and audible.
- Non-verbal expression is natural and non-distracting; gestures and sustained eye contact engage the audience and reinforce the message.
- Visual aids are well-managed and reliance on notes is limited.
- Speaker projects confidence, enthusiasm, and energy.
- Speaker is responsive to audience, demonstrating an awareness of the physical and social environment and acknowledging mutual concerns and goals.
- Speaker is well-prepared and polished, in control of the material and responsive to feedback.
- Delivery is generally effective but does not significantly contribute to audience’s experience or understanding.
- Verbal expression is proficient but some inconsistency in skills may be observed.
- Speaker shows a command of language.
- Non- verbal expression does not detract from the message.
- Speaker may display some hesitancy or nervousness.
- Speaker has clearly rehearsed the speech although some dependence on notes may prevent the speaker from wholly connecting with the audience.
- The delivery undermines or is noticeably inconsistent with the message.
- Verbal expression is unsophisticated: speaker may mumble, use many filler terms, or use poor articulation and pronunciation.
- Non-verbal expression is distracting and may indicate lack of preparation or extreme nervousness.
- Over dependence on notes is observed; visual aids may overwhelm the speaker and distract the audience.
- Speaker is unresponsive to the audience; demeanor is unprofessional and inappropriate.
- Language may be hostile or alienating.
- Speaker resorts to reading a talk.
- Poise and composure is lost and speaker is unable to complete the basic assignment.
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