DAIRY PRODUCTION DIVISION
Graduate Student Presentation Scorecard
Name of contestant:
Poor Fair Good
Better Best
Professionalism (10%):
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Appropriate dress/courteous/
professional behavior
Correct grammar and spelling
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(slides, abstract)
Communication skills (40%):
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Abstract understandable, informative
Consistently audible/Repeats question for
audience, when appropriate
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Slides legible
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Clear explanation of slide information
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Logical organization flow
Appropriate number of slides and transitions
between slides
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*Creative use of graphics
Summarizes results clearly
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Understanding/Interpretation (40%):
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Relevant brief introduction
*Appropriate handling of data
*Accurate interpretation of results,
alternatives considered
*Shows understanding of biology
*Shows understanding of methodology
Depth/Innovation of research
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Direct and accurate response to question,
clarifies questions
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Clearly separates conclusions from speculation
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Style (10%):
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Makes eye contact with all portions of audience
Presents in an engaging, enthusiastic manner
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*These items are scored on a >difficulty= and >adequacy= basis, adequate handling of difficult or novel concepts can be worth as much as excellent handling of more routine material.
Comments:______________________________________________________________________
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