ARG Group Seminar Evaluation Form [last updated: 08/24/03]
Date:   Speaker:   Topic:
Quick Comments:
Optional Checklist: (Check those items that need the most attention)

       
Speech A.Introduction 1. Clear hypothesis and objectives?
    2. Clear rationale and justification of the study?
    3. Logical, related to other literature and scientific principles?
 
 
  B. Materials 1. Methods supported by other literature and scientific principles?
  and Methods 2. Logical, step-by-step process for the experiments or data collection?
    3. Appropriate experimental design and statistical analyses?
 
 
  C. Results 1. Results summarized and main points emphasized?
  and Discussion 2. Results related clearly to the objectives?
    3. A limited number of data in simple illustrations, graphs, tables, or lists?
    4. Results related to other research and practical/scientific applications?
 
 
  D. Conclusions 1. Main points reiterated?
    2. A list clearly related to the objectives
    3. Examples of applications and use of findings?

       
Visual Aids A. Number 1. Too few or too many slides for the given time?
 
 
  B. Content 1. Slides clearly coordinated with the speech?
    2. Purpose of each slide readily apparent?
    3. A good balance of data, lists, photographs, etc.?
    4. Expected slides included? (title, list of objectives, conclusions)
 
 
  C. Quality 1. Neat and spaced to fill the screen
  of slides 2. Simple and free from excessive data?
    3. Easy to comprehend? (font size, content, design, axes labels)
    4. Free from garish color or any other embellishment that are distracting?

       
Speaker A. Prepared? 1. Familiar with the speech and the slides?
    2. The audience comfortable with the appearance of the speaker?
 
 
  B. Body 1. Mannerism and gestures?
  language 2. Audience contact (eye contact, facial expressions)?
    3. Voice, speech patterns, and ease in speaking?
    4. Attire, posture, and poise?
 
 
  C. Other 1. Reading from the slides or from notes avoided?
  details 2. Eye contact covering all the audience?
    3. Pointer put down or laser shut off when not in use?
    4. Hands not in the pockets?
    5. Voice enthusiastic and loud enough?
    6. Good timing for speech and questions?

Reference:  Davis, M. (1997). The slide presentation. Scientific Papers and Presentations. San Diego, Academic Press: 169-171.