ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC: PANEL DISCUSSION

CATEGORY

CONTENT

PREPARATION

VOICE

POSTURE AND EYE

CONTACT

INTERACTION WITH
OTHER PANEL
MEMBERS

LEVEL 4 (8-10 pts.)

LEVEL 3 (5-7 pts.)

LEVEL 2 (3-2 pts.)

LEVEL 1 (1-2 pts.)

Shows a good understanding of parts of

the topic and accurately answers a few
questions posed by classmates about the
topic.
somewhat prepared, but it is clear that
rehearsal was lacking. Stays on topic some
(89%-75%) of the time.

Does not seem to understand the topic

very well and unable to answer questions
posed by classmates about the topic.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the

time, but mispronounces one word. Volume of
voice is loud enough to be heard by all audience
members at least 90% of the time.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 9485%) of the time. Mispronounces no more
than one word. Volume of voice is loud
enough to be heard by all audience
members at least 80% of the time.

Often mumbles or can not be understood

OR mispronounces more than one word.
Volume of voice is often too soft to be
heard by all audience members.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact

with everyone in the room during the
presentation. Facial expressions and body
language sometimes generate a strong interest
and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Sometimes stands up straight and

establishes eye contact. Facial expressions
and body language are used to try to
generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat
faked.

Slouches and/or does not look at people

during the presentation. Very little use of
facial expressions or body language. Did
not generate much interest in topic being
presented.

Often listens to, but shares little with

others in the group.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and

supports the efforts of others in the
group. Sometimes plays with items that
distract the attention from the speaker.

Shows a full understanding of the topic

and accurately answers almost all
questions posed by classmates about
the topic.
Completely prepared and has obviously
rehearsed. Stays on topic all (100%) of
the time.

Shows a good understanding of the topic and

accurately answers most questions posed by
classmates about the topic.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (10095%) the time, and mispronounces no
words. Volume of voice is loud enough
to be heard by all audience members
throught the presentation.
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and
confident. Establishes eye contact with
everyone in the room during the
presentation. Facial expressions and
body language generate a strong
interest and enthusiasm about the
topic.

Seems pretty prepared but might have needed a

couple more rehearsals. Stays on topic most (9990%) of the time.

Almost always listens to, shares with, Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the
and supports the efforts of others in
efforts of others in the group
the group. Tries to keep the discussion
going.

Does not seem at all prepared to present.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.

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CATEGORY

Content

Preparation

Voice

Posture & Eye Contact

Interaction with Panelists

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