Evaluator: _______________________

Plant Sciences 790
Graduate Seminar Evaluation Form
Speaker: _____________________
Date: __________________
Please complete this evaluation form by rating the presentation in each category
1 = Very poor
5 = Excellent

Add your comments in the space provided and on back of this page. Thoughtful and constructive comments are important to the student in improving the quality of their presentations.

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Introduction: Speaker stated importance of problem/topic and provided concise summary of relevant past research.

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Body : Speaker presented explicit objectives of main points to be covered, and sufficient materials and methods without excessive detail. Data was presented effectively to audience.

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Results and Discussion : Speaker gave adequate explanation of data pertinent to objectives. Speaker gave critical analysis and interpretation of results.

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Summary and Conclusion : The summary was concise and understandable to technical/non-technical audience. Conclusions indicated direction of further research and facilitated audience discussion.

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Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technique: Clarity of speech, enthusiasm, vocal variety, gestures, poise, dress, lack of distracting mannerisms.

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Organization: Presentation followed a logical order without undue repetition.

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Jargon : Minimized the use of acronyms and esoteric terms.

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Quality: Each slide had the correct amount of information and was easily understood.

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Quantity: The number of slides and time devoted to each slide was appropriate.

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Questions and Discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handling of Questions : Speaker repeated questions asked by audience and was honest about not having all the answers.

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Promoting Discussion: Seminar conclusions led naturally into discussion regarding the chosen topic.

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Leading Discussion: Speaker facilitated audience discussion with poise and professionalism.

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Overall Comments: Including three things you learned from this seminar?