Presentation+Guidelines+and+evaluation+sheet

How to do a presentation
Image taken from: siue.edu on September 06th 2009. Click the following link to view the oral evaluation evaluation sheet, __please print three copies and bring them to class__



Introduction/closing
Ø Wait for audience to be quiet; never talk over them. While you are waiting, breathe and focus on what you are doing. Ø Introduce self and presentation. Designate if questions will be taken during or after presentation. Ø Know time limits; have watch/clock in view. Ø Never apologize for your work. Ø Have a clear closing/conclusion.

Body
Ø Have even weight distribution on both feet. Stand still. Lean on nothing. Ø Use hands to gesture informally. Ø Face your audience/hold nothing in front of your mouth/have nothing in your mouth. Ø Facial expression relaxed. Ø Make eye contact with audience. Ø Be composed/no laughing/take your time/think about what you are saying.

Speech
Ø Suit voice volume to room; people in back can hear; those in front are comfortable. Ø Articulate your words – no mumbling or slang. Ø Use inflection in voice. Ø Speech rate is even and moderate. Ø Do not memorize what you will say. Know it. Use conversational delivery.

Language
Ø Use appropriate vocabulary

Ø Correct pronunciation,

Ø Be fluent,

Ø Use correct grammar,

Ø Use language that everybody can understand

Presentation Aids
Ø Use note if you need to. Do not read them.

Ø Do not read from PowerPoints or posters; points on such aids are highlights; you provide additional information. Ø Audiovisual aids must be clear and well presented

Preparation
Ø Practice your presentation for time, content and appearance. Ask for feedback. (Taken and adapted from http://educatoral.com/Oral_Presentation_Rubric.html) by Virna Ferrari on Dec 01st, 2008