This document provides a scoring guideline for evaluating oral presentations. It lists aspects of a speaker's content, delivery, and use of extra materials that should be assessed on a scale of 50 to 100, with higher scores representing better performance. The content section addresses elements like a clear purpose, introduction, main points, sub-points, and conclusion. Delivery factors include eye contact, gestures, grammar, pronunciation, speech rate and volume, and effective use of supplemental materials. Scores are assigned to each section to provide an overall evaluation of the presentation.

1. Scoring Guideline*
Evaluation of oral presentation
Assign a number of each box according to your assessment of the various aspects of the speaker’s
speech.
90 – 100 Excellent
80 – 89 Very good
70 – 79 Good
60 – 69 Satisfactory
50 – 59 Needs improvement
<50 Poor
Content:
Delivery:
Extra Points:
*Adapted from H. Douglas Brown and Priyanvada Abeywickrama, Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practice, (Boston: Pearson-Longman), pp.
179-180.
The purpose of the speech was clear.
The introduction had the following elements and interesting.
• attention-getter
• motivating audience
• preview of speech
The main points were clear, well-supported, and sources were documented.
The sub-points were clear, well-elaborated, and sources were documented.
The conclusion had the following elements and effective.
• summary statement
• eliciting audience response
The speaker maintained eye contact with the audience.
The speaker used gestures and body language well.
The speaker’s grammar was correct and didn’t prevent understanding.
The speaker’s pronunciation was clear and comprehensible.
The speaker’s volume and rate of speech were appropriate.
The speaker used media, i.e. audio-visual aids, slides, handouts, etc., effectively.