Presentation Criteria

expectations

penalization


language

skills

vocabulary correctness

correct use

1

mistakes that impede understanding

0

vocabulary range

academic words, terminology

1

low frequency of academic words, repetition of the same words

0

grammar accuracy

correct use

2

mistakes that impede understanding

0

spelling in the visuals

correct spelling

1

spelling mistakes

0

fluency

fluent speech

1

unnecessary pauses, chaos, reading

0

pronunciation

clear and pleasing intonation, standard pronunciation

 of key words

 2

unclear, impeding understanding, Czenglish pron.

0

language appropriate to audience

terminology explained in common language, B2 level

1

difficult words that are not explained, reading

0

presenting

skills

title (with interesting sub-heading)

adequate, at least 5 words, catching attention

1

less than 5 words, too general

0

logical structure

intro + main body + summary

3

no introduction, no summary

0

purpose statement

why the audience should listen

1

"...because I study media and I'm interested in the topic"

0

outline

what the audience can expect to get

1

no outline

0

ending

appropriate conclusion, encouraging further discussion

1

abrupt ending, "And that's it."

0

signposting language / cohesion

use of linking words and transition phrases

1

no linking words, repetition

0

coherent

easy to follow for the audience

1

chaos, no clear direction, lost in the presentation

0

topic coverage

content corresponds to the title and purpose statement

1

not getting what we expect, parts missing, just listing facts

0

informative + interesting

new information in an entertaining way

1

trivial, generally known content

0

body language

appropriate gestures, confident posture, eye contact

1

no eye contact, disturbing body language, reading

0

clear and balanced visuals

supportive materials

1

too much writing, chaotic and inconsistent slides, unreadable

0

bibliography

referenced pictures, list of sources, at least one English source

1

plagiarism, no sources, just one source, no English source

0

discussion - responding

clear and fast response

1

confused or insufficient response

0

timing

5-6 minute presentation (with all its parts)

1

beyond 5-6 minutes

0

TOTAL

                             16 out of 25 is the pass mark


25