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: