Bio 250- Student Presentations
Check one: Evaluation of Peer
Self Evaluation
Self Evaluation after watching video
SPEAKER: Date: .Pres. # __
Presentations will be ANONYMOUSLY evaluated. Summaries of scores received as well as verbatim written comments will be typed and delivered to each presenter. PLEASE use this evaluation sheet as a tool to help each other improve the quality of our presentations. Positive feedback and constructive criticism should be provided for each speaker in the written comments section at the bottom of the page.
1= needs major improvement 2 = needs improvement 3 = good 4 = very good 5 = outstanding
Category Score
To be evaluated during the presentation
Background:
Introduction to the topic, what is already known12345
Description of the most relevant previous study(s)
Justification for this research, what is not known,12345
Described why this is an important topic to discuss
Describe aims/purpose/hypotheses of the paper12345
How can this section be improved?
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General Overview:
A broad summary of the entire experiment12345
that makes clear the overall intent
Explanation of Methods
Methods and techniques are explained in 12345
appropriate detail
The reasons for each step of the procedure or12345
inclusion of each group is provided
How can this section be improved?
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Data presentation/ evaluation:
The axes of graphs and data within each graph12345
and/or table is clearly explained
Figures are clearly explained12345
The “take-home message” from each figure 12345
and/or table is clear
How can this section be improved?
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Summary/ Conclusions:
The researchis summarized 12345
before giving a justifiable conclusion.
How can this section be improved?
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Discussion:
Hypothesis revisited and addressed12345
Described the contribution of this paper to science 12345
Identified strengths/weaknesses/limitations12345
of the paper
Final statement at end of presentation12345
How can this section be improved?
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Handling of Questions
Presenter made best attempt to answer 12345
questions.
To be evaluated after the presentation
Organization:
The presentation flows logically and12345
smoothly in an orderly sequence.
The time devoted to each part of the paper12345
is appropriate
How can this section be improved?
Presentation Style:
Speaks clearly, uses voice for emphasis12345
Make eye contact, engages audiences12345
Use of gestures12345
Word choice, pronunciation, professional language 12345
Personal appearance, professional attire12345
Clarity of powerpoint slides (font, text, etc)12345
Use of animations12345
Use of images and diagrams12345
Overall professionalism of presentation12345
How can this section be improved?
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General
Evidence of advance preparation12345
The presenter clearly understands this paper 12345
Presenter helped me understand this paper12345
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OVERALL QUALITY from 1-5 including one decimal place ______
How would you compare this presentation to other presentations?
How would you compare it to previous presentations by the same presenter, if applicable?
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For the Evaluator:
I read this paperYes No Parts of it
Degree of difficulty of this paper (circle 1) easy moderate difficult very difficult
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Written Comments
What the presenter did particularly well in priority order: top of list is best:
Specific advice for improvement in priority order (top of list is top priority):