Oral Presentation Evaluation Guide

• Topic explored in sufficient depth.
• Provided adequate technical background for understanding the issues.
• Competent and knowledgeable about the topic.
• Clear explanations and correct use of technical vocabulary.
  
• Clear illustrations or examples.
• No errors in fact or technical accuracy.

• Stated objectives and why your topic is important or relevant.
• Presented an overview of the issues to be covered.
• Organized presentation in a logical sequence.
• Focuses on key ideas.
• Smooth transitions between topics.
  
• Concluded with summary of major points.
• Stayed within the time frame specified.

• Avoided reading from prepared notes or slides.
  
• Maintained audience interest, showed enthusiasm.
  
• Projected confidence and mastery of the material.
  
• Relaxed, natural and spontaneous.
• Spoke loud enough that everyone can hear, with clear diction.
  
• Maintained eye contact with the audience.
• Used creative presentation techniques, appropriate visual aids, humor, etc.
• Diagrams, charts, or other visual aids are professional in appearance.