Academic Conversation Rubric
Presenter Alfian Aktsarul Topic Global Warming
Comments Points
Preparation Alfian as a chairman is familiar with the topic
o Is familiar with the topic and he know well the topic.
o Has knowledge about the handout and student lecture
8/10
Physical Presence I’am not sure about it because he and his group
o Is on the same level as the rest of the group member not turn on their camera.
o Has eye contact with the other members of the group
o Has a clear desk and has no distractions in hand 7/10
o Leans into the conversation and uses positive
conversational body language, incl. smiles and
nods
Focus on Topic I think he is focus on the topic and gives good
o Makes comments relevant to the conversation explanation.
o Encourages others to stay on topic 8/10
o Summarizes clearly
Listening to Understand In my point of view, he is a good listener
o Is interested in what others have to say
o Takes quiet time to process the information 14/15
o Asks follow-up questions
Clear Communication It looks like the communication with the other
o Organizes ideas before they are shared members is good, but the discussion was not
o Elaborates and gives specific example to illustrate ideas long so there are only a few opinions
o Uses sentence frames and language cues 14/15
o Reads listeners’ gestures and adjusts accordingly
o Negotiates an idea respectfully
Critical Thinking Alfian is good enough in using his critical
o Asks for evidence, elaboration, and clarity thinking
o Analyzes ideas
o Synthesizes ideas 13/15
o Evaluates ideas
Dynamic Use of Voice and Gestures I think his voice is very clear and he uses full
o Emphasizes important ideas by saying them louder english during the discussion. But, maybe a little
and longer less intonation.
o Has energy in the voice and gestures 9/10
o Varies speed and pitch of speech
Attitude I think his politeness when the discussion is
o Encourages others good, he names the other members if he wants to
o Uses the names of group members know his opinion or give a turn and doesn't
o Does not interrupt
interrupt the others 15/15
o Responds positively to the ideas of others
Total (100 possible) 88/100