Rubric for Oral Report

Attribute

1 - Not Acceptable

2 - Below Expectations

3 - Meets Expectations

4 - Exceeds Expectations

Score

Effective use of Visual Aids (VA)

 

 

 

 

 

Clarity and readability of overheads

not clear or unreadable

difficult to read

clear and readable

superior clarity and readability

Use of space on VA

VA unreadable because too crowded

too little or too much information of VA

appropriate amount of information on VA

VAs very well designed

 

Lettering readable

font unreadable

font too small

font readable

 

 

Color, over- or under-use (if used)

colors too hard to distinguish, colors do not project well

poor choice and use of colors

primary/easily distinguishable colors

use of color enhances clarity of presentation

 

Wording concise

slides full of text

slides too wordy

slides appropriate

 

 

Appropriate amount of information per VA

so much or so little information per VA to make VA useless

too much information per VA, missing information such as labels on axis

appropriate level of information per slide

 

 

Effective use of Software to prepare visual aids

sloppy, format for graphs not followed

poor, some format errors

appropriate, all formats followed

superior clarity, all formats followed

Presentation organization

 

 

 

 

 

Logical order of topics

totally disjointed, no organization

some items presented out of order

organization as per guidelines

superior organization enhances communication

 

Appropriate use of time: Not too long /short

far too long or far too short

somewhat too long or too short

appropriate length

 

 

Complete "story" told

story missing, no story told

story incomplete

complete story told

 

 

Introduction and overview: Problem stated

problem not stated,

problem poorly stated

problem clearly stated

problem clearly stated, good perspective on problem shown

 

Constraints and assumptions explained

missing constraints or assumptions

some constants or assumptions not stated

constraints and assumptions stated

constraints and assumptions clearly stated and explained

 

Methodology or approach: coverage appropriate (if applicable)

methodology not explained

methodology unclear

methodology clear

theoretical development methodology so clear as not to require questioning

 

Problem solution

problem not solved or solution not explained

problem solution fuzzy

most of problem solution explained

problem solution superior or beyond expectations

 

Conclusions/Recommendations: Significance explained

inadequate conclusions or recommendations, or conclusion and recommendations not based on facts presented

present, but not logical, significance not explained

present, logical, significance clearly explained

present, logical, superior explanations of significance and relevance

 

Group Presentation (if applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

Even division of effort

one person clearly dominates or did not contribute

apparent uneven distribution of effort

even division of effort

each member made a significant contribution

 

Interaction between team members

it is clear that solution did not result from good team interaction

poor interaction between team members apparent

good teamwork

clearly team functioned well, product clearly exceeds sum of parts

 

All members of group understand solution

clearly at least one member unaware of solution/strategy

unclear that all members understand solution and methodology

all members understand complete solution and methodology

all members understand solution, what they did, and what team members did

 

Presentation Mechanics

 

 

 

 

 

Voice volume, enunciation, speed

unintelligible or had to

voice hard to hear, words slurred or voice trails off, spoke too slow or too fast, monotone with little emphasis

voice clearly heard, words clearly enunciated, did not speak too slowly or too rapidly

voice projected very well, clear enunciation, did not speak too slowly or rapidly

 

Hesitations, other voice habits

presentation full of hesitations, ums, ahs, etc.

some hesitations, ums, ahs, etc.

clear, continuous presentation, perhaps a few ums, ahs, etc.

superior presentation, free of ums, ahs, etc.

 

Distracting mannerisms

presentation full of distracting mannerisms such as giggling

some distracting mannerisms

no distracting mannerisms

superior presentation

 

Maintaining eye contact

no eye contact at all

poor eye contact &endash; looking down or at screen significant portion of time

maintained eye contact other than quick glances at screen

maintained eye contact with all segments of the audience

 

Poise

clearly unsure, nervous, confused

at times appears unsure, nervous, confused

composed at all times

exudes/convey confidence

 

Body language

immobile, hands in pockets, or blocked screen

didn't always indicate how material on VA was related to presentation

consistently used gestures to coordinate oral and visual presentation

excellent use gestures to provide emphasis

Response to Questions

 

 

 

 

 

Direct / evasive

non-responsive

evasive or inaccurate

clear and direct

very clear and complete

 

Complete

nonexistent

incomplete

complete

complete and enhancing result and communication

 

Appropriate participation (for groups/if applicable)

clearly at least one member unable to respond

not all members participate appropriately

all members participate appropriately

all members can answer questions on all aspects of presentation