Panel Discussion Grading Sheet

Panel Discussion Grading Sheet

PRESENTING GROUP: MAITEAMTOPIC: Cats vs Dogs

Presentation (100 points)

Organization:

_________/20 Introduction

Gains attention

Introduces topic/ perspectives

Shows relevance of topic to audience

Body

Understandable logical organization

Clear transitions between perspectives/ speakers where appropriate

Conclusion

Reviews main perspectives ( no new perspectives )

Memorable closing

Content of Ideas:

_________/50

Clarity

10

Necessary words are defined

Information/ideas are clearly expressed

Avoids loaded language (emotional appeal)Depth

10

Analysis provides a deeper understanding of issue Issue is presented with sufficient complexityArgumentation/Evidence 30 There is clearly an issue at stake (i.e., not just informative)

Avoids logical fallacies, shows deliberate strong arguments

Evidence is used appropriately (statistics, case studies, personal experience, expert testimony, etc.) Important information is not omittedUse of Resources: Quality of information and use of two visual aids: _________/10Informative Resources: at least 3 sources cited by each member

Information resources seem to be used well

Resourcefulness in using a variety of resources

Q-A / Group Participation:

_________/10All group members seem reasonably involved with presentation

All group members seem competent in Q / A session

Delivery:

_________/10

Eye contact with all audience, not reading

Voice is enthusiastic, varied, appropriate, not "canned"

Gestures try to use body language without using nervous gesturing

Overall Preparedness: Evidence of rehearsal preparation Overall Professionalism

Overall Grade

________/100

Graded by:

Group Name: __________________________________