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Comprehension

Student presents accurate information on at least all four sections required.

Student presents mostly accurate information on four topics.

Student presents somewhat accurate information, but may be missing one or more topics.

Student presents minimal information on two topics or less, or report contains highly inaccurate info.

Stays on Topic

Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.

Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.

Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was.

Preparedness

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one or two words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces several words.

Often mumbles or can not be understood.

Uses Complete Sentences

Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences. No fillers- and, umm, uhh...

Mostly (80-98%) speaks in complete sentences. A couple of fillers.

Sometimes (70-80%) speaks in complete sentences. Several fillers.

Rarely speaks in complete sentences, and uses lots of fillers.

Volume

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.

Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.