ORAL PRESENTATION MARKING CRITERIA

CMS1000 ORAL PRESENTATION MARKING CRITERIA
INTRODUCTION: Audience identified	No target audience has been welcomed and it is not clear who would specifically benefit from hearing the content 0 points	The target audience is too vague (or not relevant); and/or there are no potential benefits outlined to the audience 2 points	The target audience is a little vague; and/or their potential benefit from hearing the content is not clear 3 points	A relevant target audience has been welcomed but the group’s benefit from hearing the content could be more specific 4 points	A relevant target audience has been welcomed and it is clear how the audience will benefit from hearing the content 5 points
INTRODUCTION: Speech overview	There is no preview of specific points that will be discussed in the body of the speech 0 points	The main points are listed but without explanation or overview; audience not given direction for the focus of the speech 2 points	There is some overview of main points but they are lacking in depth; audience given only basic direction 3 points	Main points are covered but a little more detail is needed; gives the audience some direction for the focus of the speech 4 points	The overview of main points has depth; gives the audience solid direction for the focus of the speech 5 points
BODY: Discussion and explanation of three academic skills	Very minimal depth of discussion; and/or content not relevant; and/or the explanations were not accurate 0 points	The three academic skills are lacking sufficient depth of discussion and there were numerous errors in the explanations 2.5 points	The three academic skills are lacking sufficient depth of discussion; and/or there are some errors in the explanations 5 points	The three academic skills are discussed in reasonable depth; the explanations are accurate 7.5 points	The three academic skills are discussed in sufficient depth; the explanations are accurate 10 points
BODY: Demonstration and/or examples of three academic skills	Examples are not provided; and/or none of the examples are relevant; and/or there are significant errors with their application 0 points	Some examples are missing; and/or some are not relevant; and/or there are quite a few errors with their application 2.5 points	Examples of all three academic skills are relevant but there are quite a few errors with their application 5 points	Examples of all three academic skills are relevant but there are some minor errors with their application 7.5 points	Examples of all three academic skills are relevant, accurate and demonstrate excellent applied knowledge 10 points
BODY: Relevant academic research	Academic research is non-existent or not cited 0 points	Many key points are not supported; and/or the sources are not academic 2.5 points	Some points needed more academic support; and/or citations were not always evident 5 points	Most key points are well supported with a variety of credible academic sources that have been cited 7.5 points	All key points are well supported with a variety of credible academic sources that have been cited 10 points
CONCLUSION: Points summarised, closure provided	No conclusion; speech ends abruptly and without closure 0 points	No specific summary of main points; conclusion is overly general or lacking depth 2.5 points	Provides some summary of points; closing technique could be strengthened 5 points	Appropriate summary of points but more detail is needed; and/or conclusion is a little brief 7.5 points	Provides a clear and memorable summary of points; concludes strongly and effectively 10 points
DELIVERY STYLE	Speaks inaudibly; enunciated poorly; speaks in monotone; very fast pacing; content is difficult to understand; total reliance on notes 0 points	Issues with delivery, including fast speaking pace; and/or vocal expression sounds unnatural; lacks spontaneity; and/or heavy reliance on notes 5 points	Vocal expression lacks natural/ spontaneous tone; and/or uneven pacing; and/or enunciation could be clearer; and/or some reliance on notes 10 points	Good vocal variation and pace; vocal expression is reasonably natural; enunciation is fine; no apparent reliance on notes 15 points	Excellent use of vocal variation and pacing; vocal expression is natural and spontaneous; enunciates clearly; no reliance on notes 20 points
VISUALS	The visual element distracted from the speech; no images; PPT poorly prepared; does not suit target audience 0 points	Visual elements are poor; little to no use of images; and/or PPT does not look professional; and/or does not suit audience 5 points	Visual elements are bland; lacking sufficient images; and/or PPT needs finessing; and/or not totally suited to target audience 10 points	Visual elements are well presented; good use of images; PPT looks reasonably professional; suits target audience 15 points	Exceptional visual elements; excellent use of images; PPT looks professional; no spelling errors; suits target audience 20 points
CITATION & REFERENCING METHOD	There are no citations or no reference list 0 points	There are significant errors with the citation and/or referencing method. The reference style is not apparent. 2.5 points	There are several errors with the citation and/or referencing method. The referencing style is not apparent 5 points	There are some minor errors with the citation and/or referencing method. It is apparent which referencing style has been used 7.5 points	The citation and referencing method is correct and uses either Harvard or APA 7 10 points