GRADING RUBRIC FOR PRESENTATION
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Organization
Ideas are not be focused or
developed. Main points are not
identifiable. Transitions are
needed. Audience cannot
understand presentation because
there is no sequence of
information.
Ideas are partially focused and
developed. Main points are present
but difficult to identify. Audience
understands some parts of
presentation but does not
understand how ideas fit together.
Main idea is evident, but the
organizational structure many need
to be strengthened. Ideas may not
clearly developed or always flow
smoothly. Transitions may be
awkward. Audience understands
the presentation but the sequence of
information is unclear.
Presenter does not have grasp of
information; student cannot
answer questions about the
subject. Inaccurate, generalized, or
inappropriate supporting material
may be used. Over dependence on
notes may be observed and may
distract from presentation.
Presenter has a partial grasp of the
information. No supporting
material is used to aid in the
presentation of information.
Student is not comfortable
answering questions about the
subject matter. Over dependence
on notes may be observed and may
distract from presentation.
Presenter has a partial grasp of the
information. Supporting material
may lack thoroughness. Student is
at ease with expected answers to all
questions but fails to elaborate.
Over dependence on notes may be
observed.
Presenter uses superfluous
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials or no
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials.
Presenter occasionally uses
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials that rarely support the
text and presentation.
Presenter uses
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials that are loosely connected
to the text/presentation.
The presenter is not able to keep
the audience engaged. The verbal
or nonverbal feedback from the
audience may suggest a lack of
interest or confusion.
The presenter struggles to keep the
audience engaged. The presenter
acknowledges verbal and nonverbal
feedback from the audience but
struggles to address them.
The presenter is able to keep the
audience engaged most of the time
but may adopt unnecessary or
irrelevant strategies to keep the
audience engaged. The presenter
demonstrates audience awareness
but may ignore audience needs and
interests.
Speaker lacks enthusiasm, the
audience shows a lack of interest,
and the purpose of the speech is
not achieved.
Presenter shows limited
enthusiasm, audience interest is not
sustained, and the purpose of the
speech is evident but not achieved.
Presenter shows some enthusiasm,
the audience remains mostly
interested, and the purpose of the
presentation is partially achieved.
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Ideas are organized and developed,
but the purpose of the presentation
is not completely achieved.
Audience understands the main
ideas and the sequence of
information, but they are left with
questions about the material that
were not addressed in the
presentation.
Ideas are clearly organized,
developed, and supported to
achieve a purpose; the purpose is
clear. Main points are clear and
organized effectively. Audience
completely understands all
components of the presentation
and how they relate to one
another.
Subject/Topic Knowledge
Presenter has reasonable grasp of
information. Supporting material is
present, but may be used in
irrelevant ways. Student
demonstrates adequate knowledge
by answering class questions with
slight elaboration. Speaking
outline or note cards are used for
reference only.
Presenter has a clear grasp of
information. Supporting material
is original, logical and relevant.
Student demonstrates full
knowledge (more than required)
by answering all class questions
with explanations and
elaboration. Speaking outline or
note cards are used for reference
only.
Multimedia/Visuals/Additional Materials
Presenter uses relevant
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials but does not make a clear
connection between them and the
text/presentation.
Presenter uses
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials to explain and
reinforce the text and
presentation. OR No
multimedia/visuals/additional
materials were necessary to
improve upon the deliverability
of the presentation.
The presenter is able to keep the
audience engaged most of the time.
When feedback indicates a need for
idea clarification, the presenter
makes an attempt to clarify or
restate ideas. Generally, the
presenter demonstrates audience
awareness through nonverbal and
verbal behaviors. Some effort to
make the material relevant to
audience needs and interests.
The presenter is able to
effectively keep the audience
engaged. Material is modified or
clarified as needed given
audience verbal and nonverbal
feedback. Nonverbal behaviors
are used to keep the audience
engaged. Delivery style is
modified as needed. Topic
selection and examples are
interesting and relevant for the
audience and occasion.
Presenter shows enthusiasm most
of the time, the audience remains
interested for most of the time, and
the purpose of the presentation is
achieved.
Speaker remains enthusiastic,
the audience is constantly
engaged in the presentation, and
the purpose of the presentation is
handily achieved.
Audience Adaptation
Delivery