Group Oral Presentation Rubric Exemplary Proficient Developing Novice Presentation Content Introduction Introduced topic, established rapport and explained the purpose of presentation in creative, clear way capturing attention. Introduced presentation in clear way. Started with a self introduction or “Our topic is” before capturing attention. Did not clearly introduce purpose of presentation. Content Selection All information was relevant and appropriate to requirements of the assignment. Most information relevant; some topics needed expansion or shortened. Information was valid but some was not explicitly related to the purpose. Information was not relevant to the audience or directly related to the assignment. Organization Contains a central message and clearly-identifiable sections featuring purposeful organizational pattern (e.g., chronological, problem-solution, analysis of parts, etc.) Central message is identifiable; sections of presentation vary in explicit organizational pattern, which influences audience engagement level or comprehension of central message. Central message is not clearly and/or easily identifiable by audience; sections may be in need of further organization and clarity. Does not contain central message or identifiable organizational pattern. Transitions Effective, smooth transitions that indicated transitions in presentation topic or focus. Included transitions to connect key points but speakers often used fillers such as um, ah, or like. Included some transitions to connect key points but most speakers’ over reliance on fillers is distracting. Presentation was choppy and disjointed with a lack of structure. Conclusion Ends with an accurate conclusion tying the content back to the opening with a dynamic 25 words or less close. Transitioned into close so audience was ready for it. Ends with a summary of main points showing some evaluation but over the 25-word limit. Transitioned to close. Ends with a recap of key points without adding a closing twist. Ends with only a recap of key points or with no transition to closure. Exemplary Proficient Developing Novice Physical Presentation and Delivery Length Time used efficiently. Within 20 seconds of allotted time. Within 40 seconds of allotted time. Within 1 minute of allotted time. Substantially longer or shorter than indicated by assignment.
Exemplary Proficient Developing Novice Interpersonal Group Dynamics Distribution of Speaking Opportunities All group members participate equally. All group members participate but two or three people are primary speakers. Some group members participate, and only 1 or 2 people are primary speakers. Only 1 or 2 members participate. Speaker to Speaker Transitions Group members make smooth transitions from one speaker to the next; all are aware of who should be speaking and what each person’s role is. Transitions are explicit and speak to shifts in topic and purpose for shift. Most transitions between speakers are conducted in smooth ways; one or two group members seem unclear about their roles or the timing of their parts. Most members address topic shift and purpose. Transitions consist of abrupt shifts from one speaker to the next; some speakers announce next person but do not provide content-related explanation of new topic and purpose. Speakers simply announce next speaker or stop talking and wait for next speaker to begin, and no attention is paid to shift in topic or purpose. Group Preparedness Each group member demonstrates awareness of role and that of other speakers. Members anticipated audience questions, and multiple members have apt responses. All members recognize all parts of presentation, slides, handouts, and other supporting materials. Each member demonstrates awareness of role and that of other speakers. Some members anticipated audience questions, and 1 or 2 members have apt responses. Most members recognize all parts of presentation, slides, handouts, and other supporting materials. 1 or 2 members demonstrate awareness of role and that of other speakers. 1 or 2 members anticipated audience questions, and are the only speakers with apt responses. Some members acknowledge not recognizing all parts of presentation, slides, handouts, and other supporting materials. All members show lack of clarity about their “part” and the roles of other speakers. No members anticipated audience questions. Most or all members acknowledge not recognizing all parts of presentation, slides, handouts, and other supporting materials. Adapted from Cindy Kenkel, “Teaching Presentation Skills in Online Business Communication Courses,” Managerial Communication Oral Presentation Evaluation and AAC&U Oral Communication Metarubric.