Report Topic: Name:
Date:
Report Evaluation
I. Quality of Research.
- Does the information presented go beyond that contained in the text or discussed in class?
- Has the presenter looked beyond the obvious biographical or historical points to discuss critical perspectives on the author or work?
- Are the sources cited on the fact sheet? Is the report factually accurate?
- Has the presenter used credible, current scholarly sources? Does this presentation just repeat information readily available on Wikipedia or elsewhere on the web?
____ Scholarly articles or books = Excellent
____ Scholarly web sites = Average to Good
____ General information web sites or encyclopedias = Fair
____ Wikipedia/enotes/Sparknotes/Yahoo answers, = Needs Work
____ No sources listed = Needs Work
Excellent Good Average Fair Needs Work
II. Depth of Discussion and Analysis.
- Does the presentation demonstrate the presenter’s familiarity with critical issues surrounding the topic? Does the presentation go beyond a surface level of analysis?
- Is the speaker able to distinguish key points from minor ones?
- Does the speaker link the presentation to class work?
- Does the speaker show a depth and range of understanding about the topic? Is the presenter able to answer questions about the topic?
Excellent Good Average Fair Needs Work
III. Quality of Presentation
- Is the information organized, and is that organizational plan clear to the audience?
- Are key points established without hesitation or rambling?
- Does the presenter practice good presentation skills (good voice volume, good eye contact, engaging the audience)?
- Given the subject matter, does the report stay within reasonable time limits?
- Do the presentation materials (fact sheet, PowerPoint, overheads, etc.) demonstrate a good command of written English, free from grammatical and spelling errors?
Excellent Good Average Fair Needs Work
Fact sheet handed out in class: __ [Yes] ___[No -5]
Report Grade:
Notes on the Presentation: