Basics

___ Length (at least 10 minutes; not more than 15 minutes)

___ Visual aids: helpful, easy to see, neat, correct grammar and spelling

___ Used your own words (words not copied or directly translated from any source)

___ No notes or papers! Spoke naturally and fluently. Looked at the listeners. Stood up straight.

___ Interesting? Taught us something we didn't already know!

Organization

___ Clearly stated the topic

___ Began the presentation with an "attention getter" and some general information about the topic.

___ Had a good thesis and explained the organization of the presentation.

Example: Today we'll talk about the importance of the health of the Willamette River and explain the three major threats to the sustainability of the Willamette River.

___ Had an clear introduction, body, and conclusion -- with ideas in a logical order. Main points were supported with facts and examples.

___ Summarized and ended the presentation smoothly, and asked: "Do you have any questions?"

Language

___ Taught vocabulary words the listeners might not have known

___ Pronunciation (sounds, syllabic stress, sentence stress)

___ Grammar