Writing Center: Checklist For Multimodal Assignments

General

• The thesis or main point can be quickly identified and is clearly stated
• Your name and the names of team members are listed and stated clearly 
  • The name of the institution is included if necessary 
• The title is presented at the beginning and clearly conveys the topic of the assignments
• Begins with a strong opening that draws the audience in 
• Supporting points are stated clearly throughout the presentation 
  • When possible, supporting points are written in headings, subheadings, etc. 
• All information and images from outside sources are cited
• The major take-away of the assignment is persistent and easy to grasp
• Relates to the audience by getting to know them and presenting what they want to hear
• Information is presented logically and operates almost like a story with a logical flow
  • Contains a clear beginning (where you introduce the topic), middle (where you discuss the topic, and end (where you summarize and explain the take-away)
• All terms that needed to be clarified for the audience are defined early
• Leaves time in the ending for the audience to ask questions or provides a way for the audience to contact you with questions

Visual Aids

• The resolution of visual aids are clear and easy to see
• Brief text accompanies images and explains how the images are relevant to the assignment
• If the assignment is a primarily visual medium, the text is kept to a minimal 
  • Visuals, such as images and graphics, do most of the “talking” 
• Visual aids, such as transitions, are kept to a minimum and enhance the presentation without distraction
• Theme and/or background are appropriate for the topic, easy to see, and do not distract
• Graphics are appropriate in size and color and support the presentation 
• The layout is visually appealing and fits the message of the presentation

Auditory Aids

• The audio can clearly be heard 
• The audio does not contain long pauses or filler words, such as “um” or “like”
• The voice of audio is confident and speaks with authority
• The audio was clearly practiced and revised multiple times before completion 

Text

• The text can clearly be seen
• The text is written in an appropriate font 
• The font and font sizes are consistent and coherent throughout the assignment 
• The text is free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
• All text included is relevant to the assignment

Presentation

• The presenter is excited and ethanoic about the topic
• The presenter speaks with confidence and authority
• The presenter looks at the audience and typically avoids looking at the screen excessviely 
• The presenter explains visual aids that appear on the screen, especially equations and graphs
• The presenter pauses when necessary for the audience to take in important information 
  • Pauses are not longer than 3 seconds
• The presenter avoids filler words, such as “um” or “like”
• The presenter is relaxed and comfortable throughout the presentation
• The presenter clearly practiced presentation ahead of time and is well-versed on the topic