Communication in Physics: Presentation Evaluation
Speaker’s Name:
Talk #
Date:
Presentation Title:
Category
Organization
20 points
Content
40 points
Delivery
40 points
Score
Criteria
Information is presented in a logical sequence.
Introduction gives good preparation and puts topic in context
Central ideas are clearly specified
Body of speech is focused to get message across
Effective summary and conclusion
Figures have captions defining what is shown
Presentation appropriately cites references.
Subject interesting and appropriate for the occasion
Presentation contains right amount of material
Scientific terms and concepts are well explained and put into context
Scientific material presented by speaker is accurate, and the speaker knows what
he/she is talking about
Written text effectively supports the message
Materials show good writing skills, spelling and punctuation.
Figures and other visual aids effectively support the story
Presentation identifies author and date
The speaker speaks clearly and distinctly and is easy to hear and understand.
Presentation materials are legible at intended distance.
Speaker uses appropriate comportment, posture and eye-contact
Spoken words are matched/supported by information on slides (text and figures)
Presentation is engaging and keeps audience’s attention throughout the talk
Pace of presentation is appropriate
Presentation shows obvious preparation and practiced delivery.
Length of the presentation is within assigned time requirement.
Total Points
Additional comments:
Points
max
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
6
12
6
2
6
1
5
5
3
5
6
4
10
4
100
Points
deducted