REVIEWER: ________________________________

Biol 3998  Seminar II    Section 3                                                  SEMINAR EVALUATION

                                 

Presenter: _______________________________________________

 

Evaluate this seminar on each of the following points using a rating scale of 1-3

(1 = poor; 2 = acceptable; 3 = exceptionally good)

                                                                                                                      Comments

Preparation and Organization                                                                     

           Was the speaker prepared?

_____ Were topics in logical order?

_____ Did the data presented relate to the thesis?

_____ Were the data convincing enough to support the thesis?

_____ Did the speaker keep the audience oriented with signposts?

_____ Was time apportioned well? (i.e., background not excessive)

_____ Was level of material appropriate to this group?

_____ Were there an introduction and a summary that made sense?

 

Quality and Use of Audiovisual Materials

           Did visuals add information or interest?      

_____ Were graphs and tables easy to see?

_____ Were graphs and tables described adequately?

 

Presentation and Delivery 

           Was the presentation well-paced?

_____ Was eye contact maintained?

_____ Did the speaker use notes appropriately?

_____ Did the speaker seem to know what he/she was talking about?

_____ Did the speaker hold your interest?

_____ Did the speaker use powerpoint effectively?

           Describe any distracting behaviors:

 

Ability to Answer Questions

           Was the speaker able to answer questions from the audience?

 

List several things that you think were especially good about this speaker's seminar and its presentation (continue on back if needed):

 

 

 

 

 

What suggestions would you make to improve this seminar (continue on back if needed)?