Student Name:
Title of Thesis:
Thesis Evaluator:
RUBRIC FOR THE ORAL PRESENTATION
1. Introduction
Needs Improvement Satisfactory
No introduction to topic.
Interesting and engaging introduction prepared the
audience.
2. Organization
Needs Improvement Satisfactory
Disorganized; poorly organized.
Audience does not understand argument
presented.
Well-organized and easy to follow.
Audience understands the argument and can
formulate questions.
3. Delivery
Needs Improvement Satisfactory
Paper was read; no eye contact.
Speech is too slow or too fast.
Appears unprepared.
Smooth, clear, and articulate; well prepared.
Everyone can hear.
Good eye contact.
4. Response to Questions
Needs Improvement Satisfactory
Misunderstands questions or cannot
answer simple questions.
Answers questions well and with reference to own
work; shows knowledge of subject.
5. Content
Needs Improvement Satisfactory
Paper and presentation highly technical.
Only understood by specialists in the
discipline.
A general audience could understand the
presentation.
Did the project take a unique approach or reflect an unusual effort on the part of the student?
Comments on student’s overall performance:
OVERALL, I WOULD RATE THIS THESIS PRESENTATION:
Excellent
Pass
Needs revision in order to pass
Fail