Title Defense Rubric
Students’ Name:
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Thesis Title: _________________________________________________________________
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Aspect Exemplary
( points)
Content The content is clear and concise and
deals with important issue in the field
of study. Information is accurate
Organization Presents information in logical,
interesting sequence which audience
can follow.
Subject Demonstrates full knowledge by
Knowledge answering all questions with
explanation and elaboration.
Eye Contact Maintains eye contact with audience,
seldom returning to notes.
Elocution Uses a clear voice and correct,
precise pronunciation of terms so that
all audience members can hear
presentation.
Visual Graphics explain and reinforce screen
text. Graphics are clear and easy to
follow. No misspellings or
grammatical errors. Texts are
readable.
Accomplished
( pts)
The content provides persuasive
information and is accurate.
Presents information in logical
sequence which audience can
follow.
Answers all questions but fails to
elaborate.
Occasionally uses eye contact, but
still reads most of the report.
Voice is clear. Pronounces most
word correctly. Most audience can
hear the presentation
Graphics relate to text and are
readable with minor misspellings
and grammatical errors. Texts are
readable.
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Panel Member
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Poor Score
( pt)
The content is vague in conveying the
point of view and does create a strong
sense of purpose.
Audience has difficulty following the
presentation because students jump
around.
Students are uncomfortable with
information and are able to answer
only rudimentary questions.
Reads all of report with no eye contact
Mumbles. Incorrectly pronounces
terms and speaks too quietly for
audience in the back of class to hear.
Uses graphics that rarely support text
and presentation. Texts are difficult to
read and understand.