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| − | * Organizational pattern (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and | + | * 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 |
| − | consistently observable, is skillful, and makes the content of the presentation cohesive | + | |
* Outline is given and followed throughout talk | * Outline is given and followed throughout talk | ||
** Outline states messages of sections of the talk, not just "introduction", "results", "conclusion" | ** Outline states messages of sections of the talk, not just "introduction", "results", "conclusion" | ||
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
