Communications Presentation Rubric

CM 113 Presentation Rubric

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Audience Analysis/Topic Choice 
Interesting and creative topic appropriate for assignment   5   4   3     2     1Narrowed sufficiently to one major idea     5   4   3     2     1

Introduction 
Captures audience attention      5    4   3     2     1Provides clear thesis       5    4   3     2     1Previews the presentation      5    4   3     2     1

Body 
Key ideas explained       5   4   3     2     1Major points supported with examples and details   5   4   3     2     1Focus of presentation clear throughout presentation   5   4   3     2     1Effective use of artistic proofs relevant and appropriate to topic  5   4   3     2     1

Organization 
Clear and effective organizational pattern    5    4    3     2     1Internal summaries between major points/clear transitions  5    4    3     2     1

Language and Delivery 
Adequate eye contact/avoid nervous mannerisms    5     4     3     2    1Clear concise language; culturally sensitive    5     4     3     2    1

Visual Aids 
Simple, uncomplicated, easy to see     5     4     3     2     1Relevant for topic and displayed at appropriate time   5     4     3     2     1Used as a presentation aid and not a crutch    5     4     3     2     1

Conclusion 
Reviewed major points       5     4     3     2     1Provided memorable, creative conclusion    5     4     3     2     1

Outlines /folder
Sentence outline form with italicized internal sum.   5     4     3     2     1Written and documented in MLA style     5     4     3     2     1(Key word outline form for use during presentation)          Grade ________