10 criteria in total are used to evaluate oral presentations.
There are 5 criteria per component.
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 4.
Component 1: Oral Presentation — individual grade, total /20
| Code | Criterion | What is assessed |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Audience engagement | Eye contact, posture, independence from notes |
| O2 | Voice & articulation | Volume, projection, clarity of each word |
| O3 | Intonation & rhythm | Tonal variation, strategic silences, pace |
| O4 | Language & expression | Fluency, grammar, vocabulary, no franglais |
| O5 | Command of subject & Q&A | Depth, ability to elaborate, handling of questions |
Component 2: Slide Deck — collective grade shared by the team, total /20
| Code | Criterion | What is assessed |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | First impression | Spelling, grammar, visual consistency |
| D2 | Structure & roadmap | Announced plan, signpost titles, logical progression |
| D3 | Expertise & content | Data, sourced examples, analysis |
| D4 | Relevance & purpose | Every slide serves the argument, memorable conclusion |
| D5 | Design & readability | Bullet sentences S+V+C, font, colours, titles |
For each criterion, the scale is: 0 = insufficient · 1 = weak · 2 = average · 3 = good · 4 = excellent. Detailed descriptors for each level are in tabs 2 and 3 of the file.