COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

EVALUATION FORM FOR REPORTS

NAME

TOPIC

DATE

No set of criteria can include all the characteristics of every effective oral presentation. However,
the purpose of this form is to emphasize certain rhetorical elements that should be incorporated
into all oral presentations.

CONTENT

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Who is responsible for creating this instance of rhetoric?

What is the purpose of this rhetoric, i.e., how is it being used?

What is the message being expressed?

To whom is the rhetoric addressed?

Whose theoretical perspective to be illustrated with this rhetorical effort?

How do you assess the effectiveness of this example critically?

ORGANIZATION

5 4 3 2 1

Introduction -- does it engage interest, indicate purpose, provide a preview of points to be covered?

Analytical structure -- are the arguments clear, are the relationships between ideas apparent, are transitions used effectively?

Conclusion -- does it include a summary, does it provide an effective closing?

PRESENTATION

5 4 3 2 1

Linguistic expression -- clear, correct, concise, appropriate, interesting?

Vocal expression -- fluent, articulated, varied in tone, appropriate rate and volume?

Physical expression -- animated facially, body position and movement appropriate, adequate eye contact, effective gestures?

TOTAL POINTS ______

GRADING SCALE:

22 = A+

19 = B+

15 = C+

11= D+

21 = A

18-17 = B

14-13 = C

10-9 = D

20 = A-

16 = B-

12 = C-

8 = D-

below 8 = F