THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
School of Information
Formal Presentation
HANDOUT EVALUATION SHEET
5=excellent; 4=very good; 3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
HIGH MIDDLE LOW TOTAL
5 4
3 2
1 0
INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL
1. Is/are the student/s identified by name?
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2. Is the date of the presentation provided?
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3. Is the title of the presentation provide
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CONTENT
4. Is the purpose of the handout clear? . . .
5. Is the content appropriate for audience? .
6. Does the handout support the demonstration?
7. Are important features of the site selected
for coverage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Does the handout support needed skills? . .
9. Is sufficient detail provided? . . . . . .
10. Is content arranged in a meaningful way
so that it supports instruction? . . . . .
11. Are transitions used that lead the user
through the handout? . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Is the text jargon-free? . . . . . . . .
13. Are technical terms well defined? . . . .
14. Is there sufficient white-space to make
the text easy to read? . . . . . . . . .
15. Originality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Level of effort . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. Are URLs or other locators accurate? . . .
18. Does the handout save the time of the
learner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. Is the handout 1 double-sided page long?
20. Are pages numbered? . . . . . . . . . . .
21. Are statements supported by documentation,
when needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22. Do citations appear at the bottom of the
last page (if needed)? . . . . . . . . .
23. Are citations full, consistent, and in
conformity with the standard manual? . .
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5=excellent;4=very good;3=good; 2=weak; 1=poor; 0=no credit
HIGH MIDDLE
5 4
3 2
Writing Style
24. Word clarity . . . . . . . . . . .
25. Choice of words . . . . . . . . . .
26. Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . .
27. Word variety . . . . . . . . . . .
28. Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29. Spelling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30. Avoid: contractions . . . . . . . .
31. Avoid: weak connections
(e.g.,however). . . . . . . . . .
32. Avoid: overused words
(e.g., basically). . . . . . . . .
33. Use active voice . . . . . . . . .
Design elements
34. Readable type . . . . . . . . . . .
35. Use highlighting features (e.g.,
bold, bulleting) when needed . . .
36. Avoid: right justification . . . .
37. Are appropriate graphics provided?
38. Are graphics well supported by
text? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOW TOTAL
1 0
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OTHER COMMENTS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE CALCULATION OF
YOUR GRADE:
Read over the course policies.