CIS 6930 Spring 26
Data Engineering at the University of Florida
Presentation Rubric
Use this rubric when evaluating final presentations (Week 14).
Total Points: 150
Presentation Requirements
- Length: 10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A
- Format: Live in-class presentation (slides in repository)
- Content: Problem, approach, demo, results, conclusions
Point Conversion
| Score | Points (per criterion) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 100% of weight | Excellent |
| 4 | 80% of weight | Good |
| 3 | 60% of weight | Satisfactory |
| 2 | 40% of weight | Needs Work |
| 1 | 20% of weight | Incomplete |
Scoring Scale
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5 | Excellent - Conference-quality presentation |
| 4 | Good - Professional and engaging |
| 3 | Satisfactory - Gets the message across |
| 2 | Below Average - Hard to follow or missing elements |
| 1 | Poor - Does not meet basic requirements |
Criteria
1. Content (30% = 45 points)
Does the presentation cover the essential elements?
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Comprehensive coverage; clear problem, approach, and results; insights shared |
| 4 | Good coverage of all key elements |
| 3 | Covers basics but missing depth in some areas |
| 2 | Incomplete coverage; key elements missing |
| 1 | Does not adequately present the work |
Required Elements:
- Problem statement and motivation
- Approach/methodology
- Key results and findings
- Conclusions and future work
2. Clarity (25% = 37.5 points)
Is the presentation easy to follow?
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Crystal clear; excellent logical flow; complex ideas explained well |
| 4 | Clear and well-organized |
| 3 | Understandable but some confusing parts |
| 2 | Difficult to follow; organizational issues |
| 1 | Incomprehensible |
Guiding Questions:
- Can someone unfamiliar with the project understand it?
- Is the presentation logically organized?
- Are technical concepts explained at an appropriate level?
3. Demo/Visuals (20% = 30 points)
Are visuals and demonstrations effective?
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Compelling demo; excellent visuals; enhances understanding |
| 4 | Good demo/visuals that support the content |
| 3 | Adequate visuals; demo present but could be improved |
| 2 | Poor visuals or no demo when one would help |
| 1 | No visuals or completely ineffective |
Guiding Questions:
- Do slides/visuals enhance understanding?
- Is there a working demo (if applicable)?
- Are figures and diagrams clear and readable?
4. Delivery (15% = 22.5 points)
Is the presentation professionally delivered?
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Confident, engaging, professional |
| 4 | Good delivery with clear communication |
| 3 | Adequate delivery; some nervousness or pacing issues |
| 2 | Difficult to hear or understand; poor pacing |
| 1 | Unprepared or unprofessional |
Guiding Questions:
- Is the speaker audible and clear?
- Is the pace appropriate?
- Does the speaker engage the audience?
- Is the speaker prepared?
5. Q&A Handling (10% = 15 points)
Are questions handled effectively?
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Handles all questions confidently; provides insightful answers |
| 4 | Good responses to questions |
| 3 | Answers most questions adequately |
| 2 | Struggles with questions; incomplete answers |
| 1 | Cannot answer basic questions |
Guiding Questions:
- Does the presenter understand their own work deeply?
- Are answers clear and relevant?
- Does the presenter handle unexpected questions gracefully?
Review Template
## Presentation Review: [Name]
**Reviewer:** [Your Name]
**Presentation Time:** [X:XX]
### Scores
| Criterion | Score (1-5) | Weight | Points |
|-----------|-------------|--------|--------|
| Content | | 30% | /45 |
| Clarity | | 25% | /37.5 |
| Demo/Visuals | | 20% | /30 |
| Delivery | | 15% | /22.5 |
| Q&A Handling | | 10% | /15 |
| **Total** | | 100% | **/150** |
### Summary
[What is this project about? 2-3 sentences]
### Strengths
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### Areas for Improvement
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### Key Takeaway
[What's the one thing you'll remember about this project?]
Presentation Tips
Content
- Start with a hook - why should the audience care?
- Explain the problem before the solution
- Show, don’t just tell - use examples
- End with clear takeaways
Delivery
- Practice multiple times (aim for exactly 10 minutes)
- Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
- Show enthusiasm for your work
- Make eye contact with the audience
- Don’t just read slides
Visuals
- Use large fonts (readable from back of room)
- Minimize text per slide
- Include diagrams and figures
- Show your system working (demo)
Demo Preparation
- Test your demo before the presentation
- Have a backup plan if something fails
- Pre-load any data or setup needed
- Clear notifications and personal information from screen