Anthropology
Presentation Evaluation Prof.
Shea, Spring 2001
Name:________________________________________ Overall Grade_______
Topic:_____________________________________________ Reviewed by:_________
Excellent Good Fair Poor Add’l Comments
Introduction
Statement of the question or issue ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Hooks listener with good beginning ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Thesis
statement of main argument ______|______|_____|______|___________________
(Clear,
compelling, encompassing)
Statement of significance ______|______|_____|______|___________________
(Scholarly
and/or practical)
Indication of main sources of information ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Foreshadowing of organization of talk ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Argument
and Evidence
Line of
argument ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Clear,
orderly, logical, unified ______|______|_____|______|___________________
addresses
counterarguments ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Organization (clear, orderly, suitable) ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Evidence (vivid, effective, adequate) ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Includes many interesting ideas ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Expresses ideas clearly ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Applies suitable concepts, debates, theories ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Appropriate references to scholarly literature ______|______|_____|______|___________________
Makes connections w/ course materials ______|______|_____|______|___________________
(readings,
lectures, discussions, etc.)
Style
Enthusiasm ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Eye contact ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Elicits audience participation ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Organized to be spoken? Talked, not read? ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Projects voice, speaks clearly ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Use of visuals, audio, and technology ______|______|______|_____|___________________
(Effective
use of handouts, overheads, videos, audio, blackboard, etc.)
Efficient use of time ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Conclusion
Gives brief
summary of main points ______|______|______|_____|___________________
(addressing thesis beyond intro/body)
Adds more
insights/broader perspective ______|______|______|_____|___________________
Other
Comments: