| Attributes | Unacceptable | Marginal | Acceptable | Exceptional |
| Organization & Structure | Not possible to understand presentation due to absence of structure. | Difficult to follow presentation due to erratic topical shifts and jumps. | Most information presented in logical order which is easy to follow | All information is presented in a logical, interesting, and novel sequence, which is easily followed. |
| Content & Knowledge | No grasp of information. Unable to answer questions about the subject. | Uncomfortable with information. Capable only of answering rudimentary questions. | At ease with content and able to elaborate and explain to some degree. | Demonstration of full knowledge of the subject with explanations and elaboration. |
| Visual Aids & Neatness | No visual aids. | Occasional use of visual aids, however they barely support text or presentation. Several misspellings and/or grammatical errors on visual aids. | Visual aids are related to text and presentation. Minor misspellings and/or grammatical errors on visual aids. | Text and presentation are reinforced by the use of visual aids. Negligible misspellings and/or grammatical errors on visual aids. |
| Voice volume, enunciation, speed | Unintelligible | 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 to slowly or too rapidly | Voice projected very well, clear enunciation, did not speak too slowly or rapidly |
| 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. |
| Distracting mannerisms | Presentation full of distracting mannerisms such as giggling or chewing gum | Some distracting mannerisms | No distracting mannerisms | Superior presentation |
| Maintaining eye contact | No eye contact with audience at all | Poor eye contact, 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 |
| Poise | Clearly unsure, nervous, confused | At times appears unsure nervous, confused | Composed at all times | Exudes/convey confidence |
| Body language | Immobile, hands in pockets, or blocked screen | Did not always indicate how material on the screen was related to presentation | Consistently used gestures to coordinate oral and visual presentation | Excellent use gestures to provide emphasis |
| Presentation Length | Far too short or too long. | Somewhat too short or too long. | Acceptable length. | Presentation meets specifications exactly. |
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