Sample Scoring Rubrics for Presentations

Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations

Total
Category Scoring Criteria Points Score
The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and 5
Audience.
Organization
Information is presented in a logical sequence. 5
(15 points) Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of references. 5
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and 5
establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for 5
the target audience.
Content Presentation contains accurate information. 10
Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose. 10
(45 points) Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made 10
reflect well their relative importance.
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation. 5
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is 5
appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).
Speaker uses a clear, audible voice. 5
Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth. 5
Presentation Good language skills and pronunciation are used. 5
Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not 5
(40 points) distracting.
Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits. 5
Information was well communicated. 10
Score Total Points 100
 Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #2

Content and Scientific Merit (60 points)

Introduction:
○ Defines background and importance of research.
○ States objective, and is able to identify relevant questions.

Body:
○ Presenter has a scientifically valid argument.
○ Addresses audience at an appropriate level (rigorous, but generally understandable to a scientifically-
minded group).
○ Offers evidence of proof/disproof.
○ Describes methodology.
○ The talk is logical.

Conclusion:
○ Summarizes major points of talk.
○ Summarizes potential weaknesses (if any) in findings.
○ Provides you with a “take-home” message.

Speaking Style/Delivery (20 points)

○ Speaks clearly and at an understandable pace.
○ Maintains eye contact with audience.
○ Well rehearsed (either extemporaneous or scripted presentation).
○ Limited use of filler words (“umm,” “like,” etc.).
○ Speaker uses body language appropriately.
○ Speaker is within time limits.
○ Speaker is able to answer questions professionally.
○ Speaker is dressed appropriately.

Audio/Visual (20 points)

○ Graphs/figures are clear and understandable.
○ The text is readable and clear.
○ Audio/Visual components support the main points of the talk.
○ Appropriate referencing of data that is/was not generated by presenter

General Comments
 Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #3

PRESENCE 5 4 3 2 1 0
-body language & eye contact
-contact with the public
-poise
-physical organization

LANGUAGE SKILLS 5 4 3 2 1 0
-correct usage
-appropriate vocabulary and grammar
-understandable (rhythm, intonation, accent)
-spoken loud enough to hear easily

ORGANIZATION 5 4 3 2 1 0
-clear objectives
-logical structure
-signposting

MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT 5 4 3 2 1 0

-pertinence
-depth of commentary
-spoken, not read
-able to answer questions

VISUAL AIDS 5 4 3 2 1 0
-transparencies, slides
-handouts
-audio, video, etc.

OVERALL IMPRESSION 5 4 3 2 1 0
-very interesting / very boring
-pleasant / unpleasant to listen to
-very good / poor communication

TOTAL SCORE _______ / 30

 Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #4

Poor Excellent
PRESENTATION SKILLS 1 2 3 4 5
Were the main ideas presented in an orderly and clear manner?..................................    
Did the presentation fill the time allotted? ...................................................................    
Were the overheads/handouts appropriate and helpful to the audience? .....................    
Did the talk maintain the interest of the audience? ......................................................    
Was there a theme or take-home message to the presentation? ...................................    
Was the presenter responsive to audience questions? ..................................................    

KNOWLEDGE BASE
Was proper background information on the topic given? ............................................    
Was the material selected for presentation appropriate to the topic? ...........................    
Was enough essential information given to allow the audience to effectively ............    
evaluate the topic?
Was irrelevant or filler information excluded? ............................................................    
Did the presenter have a clear understanding of the material presented? ....................    

CRITICL THINKING
Were the main issues in this area clearly identified? ...................................................    
Were both theoretical positions and empirical evidence presented? ............................    
Were the strengths and weaknesses of these theories, and the methods used to ..........    
gather this evidence adequately explained?
Did the presenter make recommendations for further work in this area? ....................    
Did the main conclusions of the presentation follow from the material presented? ....    
Were competing explanations or theories considered and dealt with properly? ..........    

OVERALL IMPRESSION ........................................................................................................ _______ / 15

COMMENTS

TOTAL SCORE _______ / 100