OPTION #1

Oral/Paper Presentation Evaluation Criteria

Name: __________________________ Title of Thesis: ____________________________

Date: __________________________________

Please rate the presentation utilizing the 10-point scale provided, with 10 being truly exceptional, 5 being average, and 1 being poor.

Categories Poor Fair Average Oustanding Exceptional

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1. Depth of Content
 Research deals with an important issue in the field
of study, includes goals/motivating questions that
provide the audience with a sense of the project’s
main idea.
 Information is accurate and includes a complete
explanation of key concepts and theories drawing
upon relevant literature, as well as a clear
description of the results and the importance of the
results.
 Applications of theory are included to illuminate
issues
2. Organization
 Presentation is clear, logical and organized. Listener
can follow line of reasoning
3. Presentation Style
 Level of presentation is appropriate for the
audience.
 Presentation is a planned conversation, paced for
audience understanding.
 Speaker is clearly comfortable in front of the group
and can be heard by all.
4. Verbal Interaction
  Consistently clarifies, restates, and responds to
questions.
 Summarizes when needed
5. Communication Aids
 Communication aids are prepared in a professional
manner and enhance the presentation.
 Information is organized to maximize audience
understanding.
 Details are minimized so that main points stand
out.
Comments

PLEASE ADD UP TOTAL SCORE AND INDICATE HERE: _____/50

Evaluator
OPTION #2
Oral Thesis Defense Evaluation Rubr
Exemplary
5 pts
Organization Exemplary
The information is in logical,
interesting sequence
which audience can follow. Uses an
engaging beginning and/or
thoughtful ending. Moves smoothly
from one idea to the next
all of the time.
Language use and Exemplary
Delivery
Effectively uses eye contact. Speaks
clearly, effectively and
confidently using suitable
volume and pace. Fully engages the
audience.
Dresses appropriately,
Selects rich and varied words for
context and uses correct
grammar.
Content Exemplary
Clearly defines the topic or
thesis and its significance.
Supports the thesis and key
findings with an analysis of
relevant and accurate evidence
Provides evidence of extensive
and valid research with multiple
and varied sources
Provides evidence of complex
problem solving and learning
stretch.
Proficient
4 pts
Proficient
Student presents information in
logical sequence which audience can
follow. Uses an appropriate beginning
or
ending. Moves smoothly from one idea
to the
next some of the time.
Proficient
Maintains eye contact.
Speaks clearly and uses suitable
volume and pace.
Takes steps to engage the
audience.
Dresses appropriately.
Selects words appropriate for
context and uses correct
grammar.
Proficient
Defines the topic or thesis.
Supports the thesis with
evidence.
Presents evidence of research
with sources.
Provides some evidence of
problem solving and learning
stretch.
Combines existing ideas.
Needs Practice COMMENTS
3 pts (N/A)
Needs Practice COMMENTS
Sequence of information is
difficult to follow. Lacks beginning,
middle,
and end. Does not move smoothly
from one point to another
Needs Practice COMMENTS
Some eye contact, but not
maintained.
Speaks clearly and unclearly in
different portions.
Occasionally engages audience.
Dresses inappropriately.
qSelects words inappropriate for
context; uses incorrect grammar
Needs Practice COMMENTS
Does not clearly define the topic
or thesis.
Does not support the thesis with
evidence.
Presents little or no evidence of
valid research.
Shows little evidence of problem
solving and learning stretch.
Shows little evidence of the
combination of ideas
 Combines and evaluates existing
ideas to form new insights.
Question and Exemplary
Answer
Demonstrates extensive knowledge
of the topic by responding
confidently, precisely and
appropriately to all audience
questions and feedback.
Timeliness Exemplary
Entire presentation was within 15
minutes of
allotted time.
Proficient
Demonstrates some knowledge of
the topic by responding accurately
and appropriately to questions and
feedback.
Proficient
Entire presentation exceeded 5
minutes of allotted time.
Needs Practice COMMENTS
Demonstrates incomplete
knowledge of the topic by
responding inaccurately and
inappropriately to questions and
feedback.
Needs Practice COMMENTS
Entire presentation was exceeded 10
minutes of allotted time.
OPTION #3
Thesis Defence Evaluation Form

Name: __________________________ Title of Thesis: ____________________________

University _______________________ Date of Defence ________

Evaluation Criteria 1 2 3 4 5

Defence of the content

 Ability to explain his/her work
 Knowledge of his/her subject area and related fields

Flexibility of the student to:

 answer questions
 make a point in discussion
 transfer his/her results

Presentation skills
 Ability to outline a topic
 Language skills
 Use of media

Further comments

Grade2
Date, Name and signature of the examiner

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