DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, UNIVERSITY UYO, UYO, NIGERIA

RESEARCH SEMINAR (BLD781), SESSION: …………………………

EXAMINERS EVALUATION FORM

SECTION I: Student Details

Student’s Reg. No.:

Title:

SECTION II: Presentation Quality (40 MARKS)

Please tick ( √ ) accordingly to rank student’s performance based on the listed attributes
Rank Definition: 1: Very poor; 2: Poor; 3: Average; 4: Good; 5: Excellent
Attributes Rank (R) Score Max.
Score(MS)
1 2 3 4 5 (R*MS)/5 40
Student’s Appearance:
Physical appearance: 2
Neat and formally dressed
Psychological appearance: 2
Excited, friendly, serious and confident
PowerPoint Slide:
Adequate blend among font size, font style, 6
font colour, background colour, slide transition,
animation and slide aspect ratio
Adherence to the 6X6 rule, but for practicability, 6
*One main point per slide
*One thought per line
*5 – 10 words per line
*5 – 7 lines per slide
Visibility and adequacy of figures, tables and 3
plates
Presentation:
Interaction with audience: focused on audience 4
and not visual aid
Grammar 2
Knowledgeability of research topic 3
Presentation pace 2
Distribution of contents in slides 2
Response to Questions:
Accuracy and adequacy of answer(s) 4
Short and direct answer(s) 2
Attitude when responding to question(s) 2
SECTION III: Research Quality (30 MARKS)
Attributes Rank (R) Max. Score
(MS)
1 2 3 4 5 (R*MS)/5 30
Originality:
The study contains new and significant 2
information.
Introduction:
The study contains a highly compelling 5
rationale with very sound and highly rigorous
hypotheses (if any) and perfectly coherent
research objectives.
Relationship to Literature:
The study demonstrates an adequate 3
understanding of the relevant literature in the
field and cites an appropriate range of
literature sources.
Methodology:
The study's argument is built on an 4
appropriate base of theory, concepts, or other
ideas. The methods employed are appropriate.
Results and Discussion:
Results are presented clearly and analysed 5
appropriately.
Conclusion:
Conclusions adequately tie together the other 2
elements of the study.
Implications for research, practice and/or society
The study identifies clearly, implications for 2
research, practice and/or society. The study
bridges the gap between theory and practice.
These implications are consistent with the
findings and conclusions of the study.
Quality of Communication:
The study clearly expresses its case, measured 2
against the technical language of the field.
Attention has been paid to the clarity of
expression and readability.
References:
The style of referencing is adequate and 3
perfectly consistent.
Publishable Quality:
I would recommend this study for publication. 2

Examiner’s Name: ……………………………………… Supervisor’s Name: …………………………………….

Signature: ……………………………………………….. Signature: ………………………………………………….