4

All parts are easily heard.

Topic is addressed in depth.

Visuals are attractive, effectively designed, can be seen by all, and reinforce the presentation’s main idea.

Used effective speaking techniques throughout (audience awareness, eye contact, gestures, vocal variety)

Well organized.

All information is accurate.

Polished presentation.

Integrates all required components creatively and smoothly.

3

Most parts are easily and clearly heard.

Topic is addressed effectively.

Visuals are attractive, well-designed, can be seen by most, and somewhat reinforce the presentation’s main idea.

Used effective speaking techniques most of the time (audience awareness, eye contact, gestures, vocal variety).

Good organization.

All information is accurate.

Needs minor rehearsal.

Integrates all required components smoothly.

2

Difficult to hear and understand.

Topic is addressed sporadically.

Visuals are neat, have an average design, could be seen by some, pertain to presentation.

Used some effective speaking techniques (audience awareness, eye contact, gestures, vocal variety).

“Off track” in some places.

Some factual errors.

Needs considerable rehearsal.

Integrates all required components.

1

Very difficult to hear and understand.

Topic is not addressed.

Visuals are too small, poorly designed, did not pertain to the presentation.

Did not use effective speaking techniques (audience awareness, eye contact, gestures, vocal variety)

Lacks organization.

Many factual errors.

Needs major rehearsal.

Integrates all required components.