Current Unresolved World Problem
Oral Presentation Rubric
Quality
Delivery
Points
6
Voice Projection
Exceptional
Acceptable
Eloquent; shows enthusiasm
for subject; appropriate
volume and rate of speech
Pronounces words clearly
and can easily be heard
Shows some but not all
qualities of exceptional
delivery
Occasionally says
words unclearly;
volume sometimes too
low
Information is
interesting; but some
aspects are not clear
Organization
Presents information in a
logical, interesting sequence
that the audience can follow
Visual Aids
Uses different media
creatively; includes visual
information relevant to
content; very neat, excellent
artistic effort
Excellent; shows a flair for
public speaking; involves
the audience
Often makes eye contact
with audience
Listens carefully to
questions from the audience
and responds accurately
Rapport with audience
6
Eye Contact
Response to Questions
Displays sense of humor
Humor
Demeanor
4
Posture
Poise
Content
4
Is confident and at ease
Stands straight, facing the
audience
Uses movements
appropriate to the
presentation; does not fidget
Presentation is well
organized and of
appropriate length
Coverage
Covers the topic well in the
time allowed
Appropriate Level of
Detail
Gives enough information
to clarify the topic, but does
not include irrelevant details
Uses different media
adequately; includes
information relevant to
content; adequate
artistic effort
Shows some but not all
qualities of exceptional
rapport
Make effort but is not
always successful
Responds to some
questions from the
audience; sometimes
gives incomplete
answers
Show some humor
Shows some but not all
qualities of exceptional
demeanor
Sometimes slouches,
sways, or looks away
Uses movements for the
most part appropriate
Shows some but not all
qualities of exceptional
organization
Covers the topic
adequately in the time
allowed; sometime
rushes
Includes some
irrelevant details or
leaves out some
important information
Poor
Inappropriate volume or
rate of speech
Does not pronounce
words clearly; often
cannot be heard
Information is not
presented in a logical
interesting sequence; the
audience often cannot
follow
Uses different media
poorly; information not
relevant to content;
messy, or minimal artistic
effort
Shows minimal rapport
with audience
Rarely makes eye contact
with audience
Does not respond to
questions from the
audience or gives
incorrect answers
Shows little or no humor,
or humor is inappropriate
Nervous to a degree that it
overshadows the
performance
Often slouches, sways, or
looks away
Often fidgets or moves
inappropriately
Poorly organized and
inappropriate in length;
shows a lack of
understanding of subject
Does not cover the topic
well in the time allowed,
or gives too brief a
presentation
Does not include
sufficient details to
support presentation, or
often includes irrelevant
information