Assignment 1 A- A A+
Components
Orgainsation  Presentation is clear. Logical and
organised. Listeners can follow
line of reasoning.
Style  Level of presentation is
appropriate for the audience.
Presentation is a planned
conversation, paced for
audience understanding. It is not
a reading of a paper or notes.
Speakers are comfortable in
front of the audience and can be
heard by all.
Use of Communication  Communications aids enhance
Aids presentation.
 The font on the visuals is
readable from the back of the
room
 Information is represented and
organised to maximise audience
comprehension
 Details are maximised so that
main points stand out.
Content
Depth of Content Speakers provide accurate and
complete explanations of key ideas
and concepts, drawing on relevant
supporting documentation.
Applications of theory illuminate
issues. Listeners gain insights.
Accuracy/Relevance of
Content Information (names, facts, etc.)
included in the presentation is
consistently accurate.
Additional Material All additional supporting material
(e.g. references, supporting data
(financial, statistical, etc.)) is
included either in Notes to the
slides or as an extra appended
slide(s).
Responsiveness to
Audience Consistently clarifies, restates and
B- B B+
 Presentation is generally clear and well-
organised. A few minor points may be
confusing.
 Level of presentation is generally
appropriate. Pacing is sometimes too fast
or too slow. Presenters seem slightly
uncomfortable at times and audience
occasionally has trouble hearing what is
being said.
Communication aids contribute to the
quality of the presentation.
 Font size is mostly readable
 Appropriate information is included
 Some material is not supported by visual
aids.
For the most part, explanations of ideas and
concepts are accurate and complete. Some
helpful information about how the
application(s) is included.
No significant errors are made. Listeners
recognise any errors to be the result of
nervousness or oversight.
Supporting material (e.g. references,
supporting data (financial, statistical, etc.))
is mostly documented and included in
Notes to the slides or as extra appended
slides(s)
Generally responsive to audience questions
C- C C+ D
Organisation is haphazard; listeners Not achieved
struggle to follow presentation.
Arguments are unclear.
Aspects of presentation are too Not achieved
elementary or too sophisticated for
audience. Presenters seem
uncomfortable and can be heard only
with difficulty by listeners. Much of
the presentation is read.
Communication aids are poorly Not achieved
prepared or used inappropriately.
 Font size is too small to read
 Too much information is included
 Details or some unimportant
information is highlighted and may
confuse audience
Not achieved
Explanations of ideas and concepts
are inaccurate or incomplete. Little
attempt is made to tie theory to
practice. Listeners gain little from the
presentation for decision-making.
Enough errors are made to distract a
knowledgeable listener. Some
information is accurate but listeners
must determine what information is
reliable/relevant to a decision.
Minimal supporting material (e.g. Not achieved
references, supporting data
(financial, statistical, etc.)) is
documented and included in Notes
to the slides or as extra appended
slides(s) or there are gaps.
Not achieved
Responds to questions inadequately.
Verbal Interaction responds to questions. Summarises and needs for further information. Misses
when needed. some opportunities for interaction.

Reflects some discomfort interfacing with Reveals a reluctance to interact and

Body Language Reflects comfort interacting and the audience, indicating insufficient engage with the audience.
engaging with audience, indicating preparation and practice ahead of the
good preparation and practice presentation.
ahead of the presentation.