Oral Presentation Evaluation Guide

• Provided adequate technical background for understanding the issues.
• Topic relevant to course goals.
• Engaging or controversial topic.
• Current topic (within last three months).
  
• Presented both sides of the issue.
• Topic explored in sufficient depth.
  
• Reference List included; reliable sources of information.
• Electronic copy of talk posted to Discussion Board on Blackboard before presentation
• Competent and knowledgeable about the topic.
• Clear explanations.
  

• Stated objectives and why your topic is important or relevant.
• Stated the major issues to be covered.
• Organized presentation in a logical sequence.
• Concluded with summary of major points.
• Stayed within the time frame specified.

• Avoided reading from prepared notes or slides.
  
• Maintained audience interest.
• Projected confidence and mastery of the material.
  
• Spoke loud enough that everyone can hear.
  
• Maintained eye contact with the audience.
• Used creative presentation techniques, appropriate visual aids, humor, etc.