presentation 490
CAS 490T: Senior Seminar on Children & Adolescents At-Risk
Senior Presentation Grading Rubric
ORGANIZATION 5 4 3 2 1 0
o clear objectives + clearly states problem driving the proposal/research questions o Information is presented in a logical sequence. o Presentation appropriately cites references. o Uses an engaging beginning and/or thoughtful ending. o Moves smoothly from one idea to the next (clear strong transitions).
USE OF LANGUAGE 5 4 3 2 1 0
o Sentences are complete, grammatical, and flow together easily o Words are well chosen; they express meaning precisely & were given critical consideration (e.g.,
drug addicts vs. individuals with a substance use disorder; homeless person vs person
experiencing homelessness; bad parent vs parent facing several stressors or challenges)
o Language/words chosen are free from bias and reflective of the fields current understanding
CONTENT (X2) 5 4 3 2 1 0
o Introduction defines background & importance of research/justifies the study o Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for audience o Accurate and relevant evidence/information is presented o Main issues in their area of study clearly defined o Both theoretical positions and empirical evidence presented o Strengths & weaknesses of theory(ies) and methods used adequately explained o Competing explanations or theories considered and dealt with properly o Summarizes important findings from the review of literature thoroughly and succinctly o Explains research design (recruitment →data analyses) in an easy-to-follow manner o Demonstrates advanced understanding of the research design chosen o Points made reflect mastery of data analysis o Integrates research findings to broader context o Understands implication of data or method o Identifies future avenues of investigation o Supports arguments or explanation with references
VISUAL AIDS (X2) 5 4 3 2 1 0
○ Graphs/figures are clear and understandable.
○ The text is readable and clear.
○ Audio/Visual components support the main points of the talk.
○ Appropriate referencing of data that is/was not generated by presenter
SPEAKING STYLE/DELIVERY (X2) 5 4 3 2 1 0
○ Speaks clearly and at an understandable pace (rhythm, intonation).
o Spoken loud enough to hear easily. ○ Maintains eye contact with audience.
○ Well-rehearsed (either extemporaneous or scripted presentation).
○ Limited use of filler words (“umm,” “like,” etc.).
○ Speaker uses body language appropriately.
○ Speaker is within time limits.
TOTAL SCORE _______ / 40