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Academic Presentation
Checklist
Content ✔
Relevant main claims/key concepts explained or exemplified clearly
• Presents key observation data, highlighting significant patterns, and analysis
leading to a compelling question
• Provides summarised information from two relevant sources and evaluates this
in response to the research question
• Puts the sources in conversation and develops an argument that sheds new light
on the topic
• Closes with a memorable statement/ends on a strong note
• Leaves the audience with a clear idea of what the presentation was about and
why it was important
Appropriate level of detail
• Uses enough relevant detail to communicate concepts clearly
• Does not overwhelm the audience or render the presentation difficult to follow
Adherence to time limit
• Adheres to time limit of 6-8 minutes (not including time for Q & A)
Organisation ✔
Appropriate Introduction (including outline), Body, and Conclusion
• Introduction briefly previews (i.e., signposts) the main claims of the presentation
• Body points presented in the same order used in the opening preview
• Conclusion briefly summarises the main claims and question
Use of transitions and signalling devices
• Introduces each main claim with an appropriate signal (first, second, next, etc.)
• Relates main points to the op-ed question and to other points with an
appropriate transition (because, therefore, in contrast, alternatively, etc.)
• Clearly signals own voice in presentation (I believe, in my opinion, it seems to me
that, etc.)
Logical development
• Sequencing of ideas allows the audience to easily follow the logic of the
presentation from start to finish
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Presentation Delivery ✔
Effective use of voice
• Employs appropriate volume/projection
• Uses correct pronunciation and clear articulation of words
• Uses appropriate word stress and avoids a monotone
• Avoids fillers (i.e., um, uh, like)
• Employs appropriate pace
Appropriate body language
• Uses appropriate posture, movement, and gestures
• Uses appropriate facial expression and maintains eye contact with the whole
audience
• Appropriately handles notes, remote presenter, and other props
• Displays self-awareness, comfort, and confidence
Establishes rapport with the audience
• Catches audience attention at introduction stage
• Maintains audience engagement
• Speaks with appropriate energy
• Adopts a pleasant and professional demeanour
Visual Aids ✔
Appropriate slide design
• Shows appropriate background, colours, and fonts
• Shows neat design and relevance to topic
Appropriate use of text
• Uses short, clear key points
• Uses appropriate formatting
• Uses error-free language
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