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== Organization ==
 
== Organization ==
  
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* Organizational pattern (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and
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consistently observable, is skillful, and makes the content of the presentation cohesive
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* Outline is given and followed throughout talk
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** Outline states messages of sections of the talk, not just "introduction", "results", "conclusion"
 
* Logical flow  
 
* Logical flow  
 
* Clear  
 
* Clear  
* 3-part framework (“Tell them what you’re going to say; say it; tell them what you said”)  
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* 3-part framework (“Tell them what you’re going to say; say it; tell them what you said”)
* Outline (given, followed)
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* Parallel form used as needed
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== Visuals (Slides) ==
 
== Visuals (Slides) ==

Revision as of 19:20, 18 September 2013

Contents

Overall

In general, was the talk Excellent? Very Good? Good? Fair? Poor?

Content

  • Central message is compelling (precisely stated, appropriately repeated, memorable, and strongly supported.)
  • Good science
  • Clear explanations
  • Appropriate selection of information
  • Appropriate amount of material for the length of the talk
  • Slow beginning with sufficient background and definitions to understand the talk

Organization

  • Organizational pattern (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and

consistently observable, is skillful, and makes the content of the presentation cohesive

  • Outline is given and followed throughout talk
    • Outline states messages of sections of the talk, not just "introduction", "results", "conclusion"
  • Logical flow
  • Clear
  • 3-part framework (“Tell them what you’re going to say; say it; tell them what you said”)

Visuals (Slides)

  • Every slide has a title that is the main message of the slide
  • Entire content of slide is visible from back of room under ambient lighting conditions (color choice, size of fonts, etc.)
  • Layout of slides is simple
  • Emphasis on important information
  • Number (not too many or too few for content presented)
  • Appropriate figures used to illustrate concepts
  • Slides are polished: no typos, phrasing is consistent on entire slide (periods vs. no periods; complete sentences vs. phrases), etc.

Speaking Style (Language and Delivery)

  • Audience contact and awareness
  • Eye contact
  • Attitude (friendly, calm, enthusiastic, …)
  • Emphasis on important information
  • Knowledgeable
  • Answered questions well
  • Use of pointer (not circling)
  • Voice (loud, soft, monotonous)
  • Accent, enunciation
  • Pace
  • Talking (not memorizing)
  • Well-prepared
  • Well-practiced
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