Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Oral Communication Rubric for Computer Science Thesis Presentations

Introduction

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Introduced main topic clearly
Outlined major points of the talk
Related topic to audience

Body

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Presented challenging concepts in the field of study
Transitioned smoothly between ideas, developing connections between concepts
Used terminology appropriately
Used sound analytical reasoning to develop topic
Communicated breadth and/or depth of topic

Conclusion

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Summarized major ideas of the talk
Reinforced central point of talk
Delivered effective closure

Delivery

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Organized talk in a clear, easy-to-follow manner
Used clear and concise language
Maintained eye contact
Articulated words clearly
Used visual aids effectively
Answered questions that were posed effectively
Completed talk within an appropriate time frame

1. Name two strengths of this presentation.

2. Name two areas in which the speaker could have improved the presentation.