Oral presentations marking criteria

Quality of your text (5 points) Is it your own work?

Original, interesting, well-expressed ideas, logically presented, clear message, wealth of sources, good analysis, etc.

Quality of the English of your text (5 points) Have you made any English mistakes?

Precision, wealth of vocabulary and expressions, right level for audience (not too simple or difficult), appropriate style, etc.

Clarity (5 points) Do we understand everything you say?

Volume, rate, pitch, tone, articulation, pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, stress.

Communication skills (5 points) How convincing are you?

Body language (the speaker looks at all the members of the audience, smiles at the appropriate moments, shows self-confidence, is convincing, is not "nervous" or fidgity, does not "move about" needlessly, uses appropriate gestures at the appropriate time), appropriate expression of emotion (sincerity, indignation, etc. in words, voice and gestures), makes good use of Powerpoint/documents, respects timing, dresses appropriately.

Useful links: 

• BBC pronunciation tips
• Public speaking tips
• How to look confident during a presentation
• How to build self-confidence