Oral Presentation Rubric
Student: ____________________
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Development
of Thesis or
Argument
Information included that
does not support a thesis or
argument in any way
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There is a great deal of
information that is not clearly
connected to a thesis
Coherence
and
Organization
Presentation is choppy and
disjointed; does not flow;
vague; no apparent logical
order of presentation
Concept and ideas are
loosely connected; lacks
clear transitions; flow and
organization are choppy
Sufficient information that
relates to thesis; many good
points made, but there is an
uneven balance and little
variation
Most information presented
in logical sequence;
generally very well organized
but better transitions from
idea to idea and medium to
medium needed
Creativity
Repetitive with little or no
variety; insufficient use of
multimedia
Little or no variation; material
presented with little
originality or interpretation
Some originality apparent;
good variety and blending of
materials/media
Mechanics of
Medium
ImageEnhanced
Images dull and haphazard,
numerous errors, reads from
slides, speech-images
unconnected
Images dull but connected to
content, small mistakes,
some slide reading, speechimage connection awkward
Images enhance
presentation, speech
augments slides, speechimages generally connected
An abundance of material
clearly related to thesis;
points are clearly made and
all evidence supports thesis;
varied use of materials
Thesis is clearly stated and
developed; specific
examples are appropriate
and clearly develop thesis;
conclusion is clear; shows
control; flows together well;
good transitions; succinct,
but not choppy; well
organized
Very original presentation of
material; uses the
unexpected to full
advantage; captures
audience's attention
Creative images enhance
both main and subtle points,
and keep audience interest;
speech-images well
connected
OR
OR
OR
OR
Image-Free
Reading distracts from
content and bores audience
Little speech or reading
expression
Expressive speech or
reading clarifies meaning
Speaking
Skills
Poor speech pattern or
volume, monotone voice,
excess filler, distracting
gestures or body movement,
poor pacing, no eye contact,
ignores audience
Way too long or too short;
Some pattern or volume
problems, some filler, some
distracting movement,
uneven pacing, occasional
eye contact, somewhat
uncomfortable
Within three minutes of time
Clear voice and volume,
minimal distracting
movement, good overall
pacing, good eye contact,
fairly relaxed presence
Expressive speech or
reading enhances content
and holds audience
Excellent clarity and volume,
delivery that enhances
message, effective pacing,
engaged with audience,
modifies materials based on
audience reaction
Within one minutes of
allotted time +/-
Length of
Presentation
Within two minutes of allotted
time +/-
Score
TOTAL