Criteria

Evaluation

Points

Poor /
Needs Work

Good

Excellent

15 points total

Preparation

Abstract to the Listserv

Sent abstract after 10 PM on the day before class. Abstract has no discernable relation to the paper, and was shorter than 200 words.

Sent abstract to the listserv after noon the day before class, but before 10 PM. Abstract gave some idea of what the paper was about, and was approximately 500 words.

Sent abstract before noon the day before class. Abstract was well written and thought provoking. It gave a succinct explanation of the paper's major themes and issues.

Content

Information Presented

Used inaccurate or irrelevant, or inappropriate level of information that might hinder understanding

Used accurate, relevant information.

Used varied information, of which all was accurate, relevant and at the right level of detail.

Presentation

Effective Use of Time

Analysis did not last for the 20 minutes alloted, or ran over 30 minute time frame.

Analysis flowed from one topic to another, although sometimes converstation was stilted. Stayed within time frame.

Analysis flowed easily from one topic to another. Conversation was natural and effortless. Stayed within timeframe

Structure

Vague introduction, body of presentation lacked cohesion, conclusion was absent.

Topic introduced in two or three sentences, body of presentation flowed logically, but didn't flow naturally. Conclusion vague

Introduction captured audience interest and established purpose of the presentation. Body of presentation used examples to support main idea. Flowed in fluid manner. Conclusion reinforced main ideas in presentation.

Mastery of the Subject

Read directly from notes or powerpoint slides most of the time, searched for words frequently with long periods of silence.

Spoke with occassional hesitations without overly relying on notes or powerpoint slides.

Showed evidence of being prepared by not relying on notes or powerpoint slides, and spoke in a spontaneous manner.

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