Oral Communication Assessment
SMC-DL Form 1009S Oral Communication Assessment 2 of 3
Performance Level Criteria Far Exceeded The
Standard Exceeded the
Standard Met the Standard Did not Meet
Standard Unsatisfactory Score
20 Points 18 Points 14 Points 7 Points 2 Points Introduction Attention step drew the
audience in. It was exceptional and the purpose of the briefing clearly understood with the major points being relevant to the stated purpose.
Attention step was effective and appropriate. Purpose was clearly stated, focused, and relevant to the presentation. Stated appropriate classification for the presentation. Stated appropriate briefing type. Clearly introduced major points (agenda) relevant to the purpose.
Attention step was vague or not tied to presentation. Purpose was presented, but not focused or completely relevant. Stated inappropriate classification or briefing type for the task and purpose. Vague or partial introduction of major points.
No attention step. No clear purpose. No stated classification. No stated briefing type. No introduction of major points (agenda).
Development- Purpose
Major points fully support purpose and are logically briefed to support position.
Major points fully supported purpose.
Major points partially supported purpose.
Major points are disjointed and does not logically flow with purpose.
Topic lacks relevance or focus; presentation contains multiple fallacies or errors Major points did not support purpose.
Development- Points of View
Clearly presented other points of view into briefing demonstrating clear critical thinking
Clearly and fairly discussed all viewpoints
Presented multiple viewpoints, but did not completely reason through them.
Demonstrated a marginal understanding of how to incorporate different viewpoints.
Student failed to present any viewpoints. Appears unprepared for the brief.
Development- Analysis
The analysis of the evidence is thought out and presented in a manner that fully supports the purpose. Presents an abundance of accurate and relevant evidence to support the main points/ purpose.
Clear analysis supported main points/purpose.
Presents an adequate amount of evidence to support the main points. Analysis partially supported main points/purpose.
Failed to show how evidence supports main points/purpose.
Present evidence that is inaccurate or not relevant to the purpose/ main point.
10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 3.5 Points 2 points Development- Implications and Consequences
Appeared enthusiastic about presentation at all times. Moderated level of excitement to hold audience’s attention.
Good volume and energy; proper pace and diction; avoidance of distracting gestures; professional appearance; visual aids used effectively
Adequate volume and energy; generally good pace and diction; few or no distracting gestures; professional appearance; visual aids used adequately
More volume /energy needed at times; monotone throughout; pace too slow or fast; some distracting gestures or posture; adequate appearance; visual aids could be improved
Low volume or energy; pace too slow or fast; poor diction; distracting gestures or posture; unprofessional appearance; visual aids poorly used
2.5 2 Points 1.5 Points 1 Points .05 Points
Development Transitions &
Fallacies
Excellent Transitions between main points (audience could easily follow presenter) and the brief was logic fallacy free.
Transitions were good and the brief lacked logic fallacies
Transitions at times were awkward yet the presenter was able to recover. Presentation contained less than three logic fallacies.
Presentation lacked transitions and contained numerous logic fallacies.
Presentation was disjointed and lacked logic and reasoning.
Conclusion
Conclusion is clear and reinforces the main points.
Conclusion is clear, reinforces purpose and major parts of
the briefing. Conclusion was fully justified by the evidence and reasoning and it was concise.
Conclusion partially supported purpose. Conclusion was not strongly tied to the
evidence and reasoning or it was not concise.
Conclusion did not support purpose or
connected to the main points. Slides have numerous spelling errors or various font types which distract from briefing.
Failed to provide a conclusion
Style & Mechanics-
Dictation/Tone
Clearly articulated the brief in a professional and respectful manner using good tone, voice control and proper doctrinal terminology.
Diction and tone were clear, articulate and drew the audience into the presentation. Body language enhanced the presentation.
Diction and tone were generally appropriate for audience and purpose. Body language did not always enhance the presentation.
Diction or tone was not appropriate for audience or purpose. Body language was inappropriate or unprofessional.
Displayed a tremendous amount of nervousness not expected of a SMC-DL graduate.
SMC-DL Form 1009S Oral Communication Assessment 3 of 3
Criteria Far Exceeded The
Standard Exceeded the
Standard Met the Standard
Did not Meet Standard
Unsatisfactory Score
2.5 Points 2 Points 1.5 Points 1 Points .05 Points
Style & Mechanics- Questions
Anticipated questions and answered questions with clarity, accuracy, and precision. Completely managed the setting, classroom, and/or equipment.
Anticipated questions and answered questions with clarity, accuracy, and precision. Completely managed the setting, classroom, and/or equipment.
Did not fully answer the questions that were asked. Demonstrated some difficulty managing the classroom, or equipment.
Did not anticipate or respond to questions. Inappropriate setting, classroom, or use of equipment
Closed brief and did not respond to questions
Subtract -10 for every two days late until – 40 points have been assessed without an approved extension.
Subtract – 31 Presentation failed to meet the requirements of the assignment (i.e. wrong topic, failed to do the brief, failed to meet time) -31
Sub Total
Total
- ScoreNo attention step No clear purpose No stated classification No stated briefing type No introduction of major points agenda:
- ScoreTopic lacks relevance or focus presentation contains multiple fallacies or errors Major points did not support purpose:
- ScoreStudent failed to present any viewpoints Appears unprepared for the brief:
- ScorePresent evidence that is inaccurate or not relevant to the purpose main point:
- ScoreLow volume or energy pace too slow or fast poor diction distracting gestures or posture unprofessional appearance visual aids poorly used:
- ScorePresentation was disjointed and lacked logic and reasoning:
- ScoreFailed to provide a conclusion:
- ScoreDisplayed a tremendous amount of nervousness not expected of a SMCDL graduate:
- ScoreClosed brief and did not respond to questions:
- ScoreSub Total: 0
- ScoreTotal:
