Rubrics for Oral Presentations
Introduction.
Many instructors require students to give oral presentations, which they evaluate and count in students’ grades. It is important that instructors clarify their goals for these presentations as well as the student learning objectives to which they are related. Embedding the assignment in course goals and learning objectives allows instructors to be clear with students about their expectations and to develop a rubric for evaluating the presentations.
A rubric is a scoring guide that articulates and assesses specific components and expectations for an assignment. Rubrics identify the various criteria relevant to an assignment and then explicitly state the possible levels of achievement along a continuum, so that an effective rubric accurately reflects the expectations of an assignment. Using a rubric to evaluate student performance has advantages for both instructors and students. Creating Rubrics
Rubrics can be either analytic or holistic. An analytic rubric comprises a set of specific criteria, with each one evaluated separately and receiving a separate score. The template resembles a grid with the criteria listed in the left column and levels of performance listed across the top row, using numbers and/or descriptors. The cells within the center of the rubric contain descriptions of what expected performance looks like for each level of performance.
A holistic rubric consists of a set of descriptors that generate a single, global score for the entire work. The single score is based on raters’ overall perception of the quality of the performance. Often, sentence- or paragraph-length descriptions of different levels of competencies are provided.
When applied to an oral presentation, rubrics should reflect the elements of the presentation that will be evaluated as well as their relative importance. Thus, the instructor must decide whether to include dimensions relevant to both form and content and, if so, which one. Additionally, the instructor must decide how to weight each of the dimensions – are they all equally important, or are some more important than others? Additionally, if the presentation represents a group project, the instructor must decide how to balance grading individual and group contributions. Evaluating Group Projects
Creating Rubrics
The steps for creating an analytic rubric include the following:
1. Clarify the purpose of the assignment. What learning objectives are associated with the assignment?
2. Look for existing rubrics that can be adopted or adapted for the specific assignment
3. Define the criteria to be evaluated
4. Choose the rating scale to measure levels of performance
5. Write descriptions for each criterion for each performance level of the rating scale
6. Test and revise the rubric
Examples of criteria that have been included in rubrics for evaluation oral presentations include:
- Knowledge of content
- Organization of content
- Presentation of ideas
- Research/sources
- Visual aids/handouts
- Language clarity
- Grammatical correctness
- Time management
- Volume of speech
- Rate/pacing of Speech
- Mannerisms/gestures
- Eye contact/audience engagement
Examples of scales/ratings that have been used to rate student performance include:
- Strong, Satisfactory, Weak
- Beginning, Intermediate, High
- Exemplary, Competent, Developing
- Excellent, Competent, Needs Work
- Exceeds Standard, Meets Standard, Approaching Standard, Below Standard
- Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Novice
- Excellent, Good, Marginal, Unacceptable
- Advanced, Intermediate High, Intermediate, Developing
- Exceptional, Above Average, Sufficient, Minimal, Poor
- Master, Distinguished, Proficient, Intermediate, Novice
- Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor, Unacceptable
- Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
- Exemplary, Accomplished, Acceptable, Minimally Acceptable, Emerging, Unacceptable
Grading and Performance Rubrics Carnegie Mellon University Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation
Creating and Using Rubrics Carnegie Mellon University Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation
Using Rubrics Cornell University Center for Teaching Innovation
Building a Rubric University of Texas/Austin Faculty Innovation Center
Building a Rubric Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning
Creating and Using Rubrics Yale University Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
Types of Rubrics DePaul University Teaching Commons
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Examples of Oral Presentation Rubrics
Oral Presentation Rubric Pomona College Teaching and Learning Center
Oral Presentation Evaluation Rubric University of Michigan
Oral Presentation Rubric Roanoke College
Oral Presentation: Scoring Guide Fresno State University Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Presentation Skills Rubric State University of New York/New Paltz School of Business
Oral Presentation Rubric Oregon State University Center for Teaching and Learning
Oral Presentation Rubric Purdue University College of Science
Group Class Presentation Sample Rubric Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School
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C. Completeness Presentation does not provide adequate depth; key details are omitted or undeveloped; presentation is too short or too long Additional depth needed in places; important information omitted or not fully developed; presentation is too short or too long Presentation provides adequate depth; few needed details are omitted; major ideas
Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations: Example #1 Author: Testing and Evaluation Services Created Date: 6/27/2017 4:44:03 PM ...
Oral Presentation Grading Rubric Name: _____ Overall Score: /40 Nonverbal Skills 4 – Exceptional 3 – Admirable 2 – Acceptable 1 – Poor Eye Contact Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes or slides. Consistent use of direct eye
Oral Presentation Evaluation Rubric, Formal Setting . PRESENTER: Non-verbal skills (Poise) 5 4 3 2 1 Comfort Relaxed, easy presentation with minimal hesitation Generally comfortable appearance, occasional hesitation Somewhat comfortable appearance, some hesitation Generally uncomfortable, difficulty with flow of presentation Completely
This rubric best applies to presentations of sufficient length such that a central message is conveyed, supported by one or more forms of supporting materials, and includes a purposeful organization. An oral answer to a single question not designed to be structured into a presentation does not readily apply to this rubric. Glossary
Embedding the assignment in course goals and learning objectives allows instructors to be clear with students about their expectations and to develop a rubric for evaluating the presentations. A rubric is a scoring guide that articulates and assesses specific components and expectations for an assignment.
Presentation is generally clear and well organized. A few minor points may be confusing. Organization is haphazard; listener can follow presentation only with effort. Arguments are not clear. Style. Level of presentation is appropriate for the audience. Presentation is a planned conversation, paced for audience understanding.
Oral Presentations Scoring Rubric Excellent (4) Good (3) Adequate (2) Weak (1) RESPONSE TO ASSIGNMENT: Oral presentations are expected to completely address the topic and requirements set forth in the assignment, and are appropriate for the intended audience. The presentation responds to the assignment and addresses the
Rubric for Formal Oral Communication in a Graduate Program Levels of Achievement Criteria Sophisticated Competent Not Yet Competent Organization Presentation is dear, logical, and organized. Listener can follow line of reasoning. Presentation is generally clear and well organized. A few minor points may be confusing Listener can follow presentation
This rubric is designed to help you evaluate the organization, design, and delivery of standard research talks and other oral presentations. Here are some ways to use it: Distribute the rubric to colleagues before a dress rehearsal of your talk. Use the rubric to collect feedback and improve your presentation and delivery.