Report Topic:
Name:
Date:
Report Evaluation
I. Quality of Research.
Does the information presented go beyond that contained in the text or in class? Is this presentation straight out of the encyclopedia or from web sites, or has the presenter looked beyond the obvious?
Does the presentation show the student's familiarity with issues surrounding the topic?
How relevant is the topic to the class? In what ways is it relevant? Does the presenter link information to class work?
Excellent | Good | Average | Fair | Poor |
II. Depth of Discussion and Analysis.
Does the presenter analyze points effectively? Does the presenter use an informed critical perspective to discuss the topic?
Is the information presented in such a way as to be both interesting and useful to readers?
Is the presenter able to distinguish key points from minor ones? Does the presenter show a depth and range of understanding about the topic?
Excellent | Good | Average | Fair | Poor |
III. Quality of Presentation
Is the information organized? Are key points established without hesitation or rambling?
Does the presenter give a clear sense of where the report is heading?
Given the subject matter, does the report stay within reasonable time limits?
Excellent | Good | Average | Fair | Poor |
Fact sheet handed out to the class: ___ yes ___ no
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Notes on the Presentation: