Oral Report

Version 1.0 -- Revised 2-May-96

Oral Report Report Student Name Short ID ORR Score

Critique Critic Name Critic ID Date ORC Score

Instructions to the Student Author

Create a single word processing (or typewritten) document containing documentation for your presentation. Be sure to read Chapter 24 in Lannon before attempting this assignment.
Evaluation SheetUse the peer evaluation sheet on page 590.

Topic Selection For this assignment, you are expected to use the same topic as your term project report. However, if you prefer, you may select another topic relevant to your major field or area of interest.

Document Format Prepare double-spaced pages with one-inch borders and a monospaced Pica typewriter font (12-point Courier). Use only normal left justification as in this document, with ragged right margins. At the top of your first page, enter the title from the top of this page, followed by a descriptive subtitle, your name, short ID (letter-number) and the date. Minimally, your name, the date and page number must appear in a header on each page.

Audience Write for a specific use by a specified audience. It must comprise beginners or lay persons in your field. Include an audience-and-use profile (page 60) adapted to your own professional preferences and purposes as needed. If you are reporting on your term project, use the same audience-and-use profile.

Outline Provide an outline in no more than three pages as described in Chapter 24. Follow the guidelines given on pages 589-591.

Citations You must identify an authority for the contents of your presentation, such as your term project report. Provide a bibliography appropriate to your disciplinary style. If you are reporting on your term project, use the same bibliography.

Visuals Provide at least one visual as described in Chapter 24. Follow the guidelines given on pages 587-588. Your visuals may be overhead transparencies or photo slides or electronic images such as those created using PhotoShop, Persuasion or PowerPoint.

Presentation Sign up in advance, if possible. You may plan on spending from five to ten minutes for your oral report.

Handout Prepare at least one page for your classmates, giving your name, date and class section. Provide an informational abstract of your presentation and at least one citation for further information.

Instructions to the Critique Editor

View the document on screen or on paper.

Add your comments to the screen or paper version.
Suggest improvements, additions, or deletions as you judge to be appropriate.
Does the document follow these instructions?
Are there any spelling or grammar errors?

Submit the following checklist with your annotations.

Evaluation Checklist for Oral Report -- Instructions

Use this checklist to evaluate the assignment. Page numbers in parentheses refer to the first page of Lannon's textbook discussion.


---------------------   Content (5 points each)    --------------------

[  ]  Began with a clear purpose.

[  ]  Showed command of the material. 

[  ]  Supported assertions with evidence. 

[  ]  Used adequate and appropriate visuals. 

[  ]  Used material suited to this audience's needs, knowledge, concerns, 

      and interests.

[  ]  Acknowledged opposing views.

[  ]  Gave the right amount of information.

---------------------  Organization (5 points each)  ------------------

[  ]  Presented a clear line of reasoning.

[  ]  Used transitions effectively.

[  ]  Avoided needless digressions.

[  ]  Summarized before concluding.

[  ]  Was clear about what the audience should think or do.

---------------------     Style (5 points each)     -------------------

[  ]  Seemed confident, relaxed, and likable.

[  ]  Seemed in control of the speaking situation.

[  ]  Showed appropriate enthusiasm. 

[  ]  Pronounced, enunciated, and spoke well.

[  ]  Used appropriate gestures, tone, volume, and delivery rate.

[  ]  Had good posture and eye contact. 

[  ]  Answered questions concisely and convincingly.

Overall professionalism:  (  ) Superior  (  ) Acceptable  (  ) Needs work

If any modifications are made by the student, you must re-edit and submit only the final version.
Once you are done with editing, provide your instructor with a copy of the edited assignment.

You may submit either an electronic or a printed version of this assignment:

Use electronic mail (e-mail) to submit a single file containing the original assignment with your comments added both within the document and as a final note, with the Short ID, the item code (see the Scorecard page) and editor ID in the Subject field.
Staple a printout of the first page of this set on top of the assignment, including your reviewer's notes. The date, names and short IDs (letter-number) for both parties must appear at the top.

Oral Report	Report	Student Name	Short ID		ORR Score
	Critique	Critic Name	Critic ID	Date	ORC Score

Topic Selection	For this assignment, you are expected to use the same topic as your term project report. However, if you prefer, you may select another topic relevant to your major field or area of interest.
Document Format	Prepare double-spaced pages with one-inch borders and a monospaced Pica typewriter font (12-point Courier). Use only normal left justification as in this document, with ragged right margins. At the top of your first page, enter the title from the top of this page, followed by a descriptive subtitle, your name, short ID (letter-number) and the date. Minimally, your name, the date and page number must appear in a header on each page.
Audience	Write for a specific use by a specified audience. It must comprise beginners or lay persons in your field. Include an audience-and-use profile (page 60) adapted to your own professional preferences and purposes as needed. If you are reporting on your term project, use the same audience-and-use profile.
Outline	Provide an outline in no more than three pages as described in Chapter 24. Follow the guidelines given on pages 589-591.
Citations	You must identify an authority for the contents of your presentation, such as your term project report. Provide a bibliography appropriate to your disciplinary style. If you are reporting on your term project, use the same bibliography.
Visuals	Provide at least one visual as described in Chapter 24. Follow the guidelines given on pages 587-588. Your visuals may be overhead transparencies or photo slides or electronic images such as those created using PhotoShop, Persuasion or PowerPoint.
Presentation	Sign up in advance, if possible. You may plan on spending from five to ten minutes for your oral report.
Handout	Prepare at least one page for your classmates, giving your name, date and class section. Provide an informational abstract of your presentation and at least one citation for further information.