Rubric for Research Paper_ Presentation
4 3
Introduction Introduction uses an attention-
grabber, states thesis
statement, and previews main
ideas with a table of contents.
Content Student has a stronghold on the
content and content is
thoroughly addressed. No
mistakes are made with regard
to content knowledge.
Organisation Presentation is very organized
and was very easy to follow.
Transitions between topics are
smooth.
Delivery Holds attention of entire
audience with the use of
direct eye contact, seldom
looking at notes.
Speaks with fluctuation in
volume and inflection to
maintain audience interest
and emphasize key points
Presentation Slides Level of presentation is
appropriate for the
class
2 0-1
Introduction is missing ONE of
the opening elements: attention-
grabber, thesis statement, or
preview of topics.
Student has a basic
understanding of the content.
Content is missing minor
elements or contains minor
errors.
Presentation is fairly organized
and pretty followable.
Transitions might have been
slightly discontinuous but did
not take away greatly from the
overall presentation.
Consistent use of direct eye
contact with audience, but
still returns to notes.
Speaks with satisfactory
variation of volume and
inflection
Level of presentation is
generally appropriate.
TOTAL: / 20
Introduction is missing TWO of
the opening elements: attention-
grabber, thesis statement, or
preview of topics.
Student has only a superficial or
limited understanding of
content. Several mistakes were
made during the presentation.
Presentation is not clearly
organized. Transitions between
topics are jumpy or awkward.
Displays minimal eye
contact with audience,
while reading mostly from
the notes.
Speaks in uneven volume
with little or no inflection
Level of presentation is too
elementary or sophisticated.
Speech begins without an
official introduction.
Student has little to no
understanding of the content
addressed in the presentation.
Presentation lacks organization.
Presentation lacks order and is
difficult to follow.
Holds no eye contact with
audience, as entire report is
read from notes.
Speaks in low volume and/
or monotonous tone,
which causes audience to
disengage
Poor presentation slides skills