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Attribute |
1 - Not Acceptable |
2 - Below Expectations |
3 - Meets Expectations |
4 - Exceeds Expectations |
Score |
Effective use of Visual Aids (VA) |
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Clarity and readability of overheads |
not clear or unreadable |
difficult to read |
clear and readable |
superior clarity and readability |
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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 |
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Lettering readable |
font unreadable |
font too small |
font readable |
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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 |
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Wording concise |
slides full of text |
slides too wordy |
slides appropriate |
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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 |
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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 |
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Presentation organization |
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Logical order of topics |
totally disjointed, no organization |
some items presented out of order |
organization as per guidelines |
superior organization enhances communication |
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Appropriate use of time: Not too long /short |
far too long or far too short |
somewhat too long or too short |
appropriate length |
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Complete "story" told |
story missing, no story told |
story incomplete |
complete story told |
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Introduction and overview: Problem stated |
problem not stated, |
problem poorly stated |
problem clearly stated |
problem clearly stated, good perspective on problem shown |
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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 |
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Methodology or approach: coverage appropriate (if applicable) |
methodology not explained |
methodology unclear |
methodology clear |
theoretical development methodology so clear as not to require questioning |
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Problem solution |
problem not solved or solution not explained |
problem solution fuzzy |
most of problem solution explained |
problem solution superior or beyond expectations |
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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 |
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Group Presentation (if applicable) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Presentation Mechanics |
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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 |
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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. |
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Distracting mannerisms |
presentation full of distracting mannerisms such as giggling |
some distracting mannerisms |
no distracting mannerisms |
superior presentation |
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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 |
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Poise |
clearly unsure, nervous, confused |
at times appears unsure, nervous, confused |
composed at all times |
exudes/convey confidence |
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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 |
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Response to Questions |
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Direct / evasive |
non-responsive |
evasive or inaccurate |
clear and direct |
very clear and complete |
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Complete |
nonexistent |
incomplete |
complete |
complete and enhancing result and communication |
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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 |
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