- topic clearly stated
- structure & scope of talk clearly stated in the introduction
- the topic was developed in the order stated in the introduction
- the speaker summed up the main points in conclusion
- the speaker formulated conclusions and discussed implications
- the speaker was in control of subject matter
- Effective PowerPoint (Keep Your Slides Simple. Limit Words on Your Slides. Use High-Quality Photos and Graphics. Use Accurate and Relevant Charts and Graphs. Use High-Quality, Fresh Templates. Choose Appropriate Fonts. Choose Color Well.)