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Date:
1920s GROUP PRESENTATION RUBRIC
Organization
Command of
Content
Engagement
of Audience
Speaking
Skills/Eye
Contact
MLA Works
Cited
Excellent
3
Student presents information in
logical, interesting sequence which
audience can follow.
Presentation maintains focus on
thesis/topic throughout without
deviating.
Student clearly:
has extensive knowledge of topic
and can speak freely about the
subject with confidence;
does not seem confused, does not
stumble over or mispronounce key
terms,
handles questions from audience
with poise.
Information presented is accurate.
Student formally introduces
him/herself, greets audience,
interests audience, and ties
presentation together at its end.
Student uses a clear voice and
correct, precise pronunciation of
terms so that all audience members
can hear presentation.
No “filler” words (e.g. like, you
know, umm).
Student maintains eye contact with
audience, seldom returning to
notes. DOES NOT READ FROM
SLIDES.
MLA works cited page is complete,
with at least 3 sources and no
format or mechanical errors
Satisfactory
2
Student presents information in
logical sequence which
audience can follow.
Student knows what he/she has
read about topic but may not be
comfortable expanding on what
is directly in the outline he/she
follows.
There may be a question of
accuracy on one aspect of
material.
Student uses most of these
techniques, but not all.
Student’s voice is clear. Student
pronounces most words
correctly.
Speech has few pauses or filler
words. Student maintains eye
contact most of the time but
frequently returns to notes
and/or reads directly from one
or two slides.
MLA works cited page is
complete, with 2 sources and
some format or mechanical
errors
Needs Improvement
1
Audience has difficulty
following presentation
because student jumps
around.
Student deviates from
thesis/topic more than once.
Student does not seem
comfortable with topic;
mispronounces words, may
say some points that do not
make sense and does not
correct them.
Several facts presented seem
inaccurate.
Unsatisfactory
0
Audience cannot
understand presentation
because there is no
sequence of information.
Student obviously did not
thoroughly research
his/her topic.
From pronunciation to
handling of audience
questions, speaker seems
“dazed and confused.”
Student neglects to greet
audience and/or tie
presentation together at its
conclusion.
Student’s voice is low.
Student incorrectly
pronounces terms. Audience
members have difficult
hearing presentation.
Speech has several pauses
and/or filler words. Student
occasionally uses eye contact,
but still reads most of report
from notes/slides.
Student does not display
any sense of engaging with
audience.
MLA works cited page is
complete, with 1 source
and/or some format or
mechanical errors
MLA works cited page is
incomplete and/or many
format or mechanical errors
Student mumbles,
incorrectly pronounces
terms, and speaks too
quietly for students in the
back of class to hear.
Speech has many pauses.
Student reads all of report
with no eye contact.
Body
Language/
Appearance
Use of Media
(Keynote,
etc.)
Time Limit
Student stands with good posture,
uses gestures to enhance and
emphasize points, and does not
fidget.
Student dresses appropriately—no
jeans, no revealing tops or clothing
with inappropriate slogans; no
excessively baggy pants or tooshort skirts/shorts.
Slides ENHANCE presentation
because text and images are
coordinated and balanced
optimally.
Student’s posture is not always
straight; gestures are used but
are distracting at times; some
fidgeting may be evident.
Slides are used to illuminate and
clarify key points of presentation;
do not distract audience in any way.
May not be visible to all
audience members/may have
technical difficulties.
There is no problem with slide
show working, being visible, etc.
Presentation is between 3-5
minutes. Each member of the group
spoke for at least one minute.
Group is aware of timing and does
not go over by too much.
TOTAL: ________________________ / 24
Student dresses nicely but not
formally enough for such a
presentation.
Slides may be slightly
distracting to audience because
they are cluttered with a few
too many images or text boxes.
Presentation is less than 3
minutes OR more than 5
minutes. Group is not aware of
timing OR most members of the
group spoke for at least one
minute.
Student’s posture is slouchy;
no gestures used or those
used are highly distracting;
presenter may be fidgeting
too much for audience to
concentrate.
Student is wearing more than
one inappropriate item.
Slides distract audience from
the main points of
presentation/does not
enhance speaker’s points.
Presentation is less than 2
minutes. Group is not aware
of timing OR only a few
members of the group spoke.
Student’s body language is
completely inappropriate
for a formal presentation.
As well, student dress is
completely inappropriate to
deliver a formal
presentation.
No visual aid used.
Presentation is not given
OR only one person of the
group spoke.