WVHS Senior Project Presentation Rubric – Delivery
COMPONENT: Eye Contact
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Direct, lingering and comprehensive
- Speaker uses eye contact to punctuate & dramatize specific points
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Direct and fairly comprehensive eye contact
- Some judges get more attention than others
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Some direct eye contact may focus too much or too long on a judge, OR
- May look over judges’ heads
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Rarely or reluctantly makes eye contact, OR
- Never makes eye contact
COMPONENT: Voice
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Adapts volume to room
- Uses vocal variety
- Enunciates well
- Vocal expression always matches content
- Uses effective pauses
- Sincerity & vitality are evident
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Uses ample volume
- Varies rate & volume
- Enunciates most words clearly
- Vocal expression usually matches content
- Sincerity obvious, but vitality and enthusiasm are less so
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Can be heard and understood most of the time
- Little vocal variation
- Vocal expression sometimes or rarely matches content
- Sincere tone, but vitality or enthusiasm are barely apparent
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Speaks too softly or rapidly for understanding
- Speech may be marked by mumbling or dropping the voice
- Voice is flat or non-expressive
COMPONENT: Appearance and Poise
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Dresses to honor the occasion
- Appears comfortable throughout the speech
- Recovers with grace
- Enjoys experience
- Shows self-respect and respect for audience
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Dresses neatly and suitably
- Appears comfortable much of the time
- Recovers with relative ease
- Exhibits a pleasant and respectful demeanor
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Dresses too casually for the occasion
- Shows discomfort at times
- Unease obvious when mistakes occur
- Seems relieved to conclude
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Dresses inappropriately, OR
- Distractedly
- Is clearly nervous, OR
- Disgruntled
- Appears to be going through the motions in deference to final exam requirements
COMPONENT: Audio Visual Component
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Mode of exhibition is ideal for the product
- Integration is logical and smooth
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Mode of exhibition is appropriate for the product
- Integration is sensible and relatively smooth
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Mode of exhibition is acceptable but appears to have been carelessly planned/assembled
- Placement shows lack of integration, OR
- is awkward in execution
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Mode of exhibition is so poorly planned and executed that it diminishes the overall impact of the presentation
COMPONENT: Question & Answer Session
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Responds knowledgably and eagerly
- Exhibits great poise
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Responds knowledgably
- Does not appear uncomfortable
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Responds with effort, OR
- partially answers question
- Seems uncomfortable at times
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Responds with vagueness, OR
- does not really answer the question
- Is clearly uncomfortable
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PRESENTATION SCORING SHEET
Student Name:
Start Time:
End Time:
Distinguished (9.5 – 10)
Proficient (8.0 – 9.0)
Competent (6.5 – 7.5)
Needs Improvement (Below 6.5)
CONTENT
___Intro: Speaker establishes theme/purpose in a compelling manner
___Body (1): Speaker gives sufficient information on process and experience
___Body (2): Speaker uses logical organization and clear transitions
___Conclusion: Speaker reflects thoughtfully on gains and legacy
___Language: Speaker meets requirements of standard English
DELIVERY
___Eye Contact: Is direct and comprehensive
___Voice: Uses appropriate volume, diction, rate, and emotion
___Appearance & Poise: Dresses with respect for the occasion; performs with comfort
___Audio-Visual: Mode of exhibition is appropriate and integrated into presentation smoothly
___Question/Answer: Speaker responds knowledgably and with poise
___TOTAL (out of 100 points)
