Content

• Introduced self or team
• Gave overview of presentation
• Defined problem
• Presented benefits of solution early
• Emphasized key points
• Coherent pattern of organization
• Sufficient detail to support claims
• Analyzed data/results
• Planned a conclusion (not just "I guess that’s it.")
• Used humor appropriately

Delivery

• Avoided fillers: "uhm" "you know"
• Spoke loudly enough to be heard in the room
• Pronounced words clearly
• Spoke without noticeable pauses in mid-sentence
• Used falling intonation at the end of sentences (avoided upward "questioning" intonation that seems uncertain)
• Varied pace of delivery
• Varied pitch for emphasis
• Looked at entire audience
• Spoke key points (such as conclusion) without reading
• Did not read to audience much from screen
• Used concept-related gestures to show relationships
• Avoided nervous hand movements
• Stood straight
• Planted feet
• Smiled

Visuals

• Used persuasive slide titles ("Tiptronic Boosts Performance") rather than low content phrases ("Performance")
• Appropriate number of words and images on slides (not overloaded)
• Used font sizes that could be read easily
• Diagrams focused on critical elements, not excessive in detail
• "Detail" or "excerpt" diagrams to identify key components or decisions
• Comparisons that made analysis or design choices clear and easy to evaluate
• Background that did not interfere with diagrams or text
• Used sufficient "white" space to make organization of information clear
• Images that suited purpose
• Color choices that were easy to view

Questions and Answers

• Answered questions without merely denying the need to consider the issue
• Appeared open and confident during Q&A (no cover-up gestures)
• Prepared additional slides in anticipation of questions
• Challenged definitions or criteria presented in questions that were not relevant
• Began answers with general statement of overall answer to question then added details
• Did not evaluate questions ("That’s a good question.")
• Stepped toward questioner or at least held position
• Addressed response to everyone not just person who asked question