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Presentation Judging Criteria

 

PRESENTATION                   Name of Judge:_______________________

Name of Researcher:


Title of Presentation:


Time and Room:


Please rate the below areas based on the given scale:
N/A = not applicable
0 = miserably done
1 = insufficient at best
2 = a little less than it should be
3 = just as expected from a grad student
4 = good work, definitely presentable
5 = outstanding or excellent work

CONTENT

Organization &. Clarity


Is the presentation logical in its development? Is there a clear pattern of organization? Is the material presented in an order that makes sense?


Is the presentation clear and understandable? Does the presenter speak at an appropriate rate of speed? Does the presenter enunciate their voice and use pauses effectively? If visual aides are used, are they clear and useful?


Is the presenter able to articulate his/her points?


Does the presenter give all the necessary information within the time limit?


Does the presenter demonstrate a depth of understanding of his/her work?

Question or Thesis:


Does the researcher present a clear research question or thesis?


Does the presenter ground the question or thesis in the theory or literature of the field?


Does the presenter make clear the significance of the research?

Methodology


Are the (preliminary) data and methods used appropriately? If the work has not been done, are the methods proposed adequate for the question?


Are the data and research methods used/proposed clearly justified by the investigator?

Research &. Conclusions


Are the (preliminary) results of the research shown and explained clearly? (N/A if not present or applicable)


Is a thoughtful (preliminary) analysis of the data offered? (N/A if not present or applicable)


Are conclusions drawn that are clear and consistent with the research framework? If the presentation is a proposal, does the investigator give an explanation of how certain data would lead to certain conclusions or implications?


TOTAL SCORE (65 maximum)

Additional Comments – please use back of form

 Anke Konrad