| Objectives | Below Expectations | Average | Exemplary Performance |
| Organization | No logical sequence of information | Difficult to follow because presentation jumps around | Information is presented in a logical sequence |
| Content | Does not meet assignment requirements | Fulfills assignment, uses appropriate sources and reasonable analysis |
Thorough, strong analysis |
| Subject Knowledge |
Student doesn’t have grasp of information | Student is somewhat comfortable with the information | Student demonstrates full knowledge |
| Ability to answer questions | Cannot address basic questions |
Can address most questions | Can address all questions with relevant, correct information. |
| Quality of slides | Sloppy and/or unprofessional. | Inappropriate level of detail (too wordy or too vague); font size too small for readability. | Readable and professional. Appropriate level of detail that emphasizes main points. Readable, professional, imaginative and/or high quality. |
| Voice quality and pace | Demonstrates one or more of the following: mumbling, hard to understand English, too soft, too loud, too fast, too slow or “umms” | Easy to understand, appropriate pace and volume. Delivery is mostly clear and natural | Excellent delivery. Conversational, modulates voice well, projects enthusiasm, interest and confidence. |
| Mannerisms | Demonstrates one or more distracting mannerisms, which may include bad posture, shifting feet, etc. | No distracting mannerisms. Decent posture. |
Uses body language effectively (and naturally) to maintain audience’s interest. |
| Eye Contact | Relies heavily on slides or notes. Makes little eye contact with audience, may look primarily at slides | Looks at slides to keep on track with presentation, but maintains eye contact with audience most of the time | Slides are used effortlessly to enhance speech. Speech could be effectively delivered without them. Perfect eye contact. |
| Attire | Does not meet minimum requirement for business dress. | Attire is neat, meets minimum standards for a business presentation | Dresses as if already a working professional (quality, style, grooming). |
