Category

Scoring Criteria

Total Points

Score

Organization

(20 points)

Ideas are clearly organized and developed.

Main points are emphasized.

The conclusion is satisfying and relates back to the introduction.

The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and audience.

10

Information is presented in a logical sequence and flows smoothly.

5

Presentation appropriately cites references in APA format.

5

Content

(55 points)

Basic information is provided and in correct format, (i.e., author(s), title, name of journal)

Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem, issue, or topic well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.

10

Article summary focuses on important points, claims, underlying assumptions and contains accurate information.

Any technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for the target audience.

Discussion is relevant and the article’s strengths & weakness are identified. Contradictions, gaps, inconsistencies, and any unanswered questions left in the article are identified.

10

Summary includes the relevance of this topic to nursing, nursing education, nursing research, nursing practice, client safety, and overall healthcare.

15

Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose. Identifies future trends or issues based on the topic.

10

Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made

reflect well their relative importance.

5

There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation.

5

Presentation

(25 points)

Speaker uses a clear, audible voice, at an understandable pace, and does not merely read the slides.

Presentation is well-rehearsed. Limited use of filler words (“umm,” “like,” etc.) Speaker is within time limits.

5

Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth.

2.5

Good language skills and pronunciation are used.

2.5

PowerPoint presentation is well prepared, informative, effective, and not distracting (i.e., too much information on slides).

Information was well communicated.

5

Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits.

5

Presentation posted on Discussion Board on time.

Speaker invites the audience members to review presentation and post any questions on the Discussion Board.

2.5

Each group member evaluates their peers and submits the Work Group Evaluation Form to instructor. Evaluation by peers will be worth 10% of Course grade.

2.5

Total Points

100

Score