iRubric: Presentation Rubric

Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.

Audience has difficulty following presentation because presenter jumps around.

Presenter delivered information in logical sequence which audience can follow.

Presenter delivered information in engaging, interesting manner which audience can follow easily.

Lecture went straight into content with no introduction.

Presenter gave vague introduction to the lecture.

An introductory explanation to the lecture, including background to and an overview of the lecture framework, was given. The rest of the presentation flowed well from the introduction.

A clear and concise introductory explanation to the lecture, including background to and an overview of the lecture framework, was given. The introduction engaged the audience and sparked interest.

Rambling lecture with sudden ending.

Ended by stating a conclusion, but without reference to major points made during lecture.

Ended by stating a conclusion with reference to major points made during lecture. Clear continuity from introduction to end.

Ended by summarizing the content/framework, linking conclusions to major points and objective of lecture. Emphasis of most important aspects of work given.

Overcrowded slides, difficult to follow, numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors.

Some overcrowding of slides, but content is meaningful, a few spelling and/or grammatical errors.

Slides not overcrowded, all content meaningful and important, not more than 2 spelling and/or grammatical errors.

Slides excellently outlined/organized, formatting /bulleting shows obvious attention to detail, no spelling or grammatical errors.

Presenter reads off slides or notes with no eye contact. Nervous, awkward. Does not engage audience.

Establishes some eye contact with audience, but still reads off slides or notes frequently. Attempts to engage audience. Some expression of confidence and calm.

Presenter maintains eye contact most of the time, reading off slide or notes at times. Engages audience. Seems somewhat confident and relaxed.

Presenter maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes. Engages the audience and keeps their interest throughout presentation. Is confident and relaxed throughout, putting audience at ease.