III · Presentation & Defense
Criterion 14 / 20
20%
Visual Structure of the Presentation
Estructura Visual de la Presentación
We evaluate the visual quality, readability, and professional design of the presentation slides or visual materials.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Professional and consistent visual design
- Minimal text — visuals support speech
- High-quality graphs and images
- Clear typography with good contrast
- Logical slide sequence with narrative flow
4
Good
- Good visual design with minor inconsistencies
- Clear and readable
- Good use of visuals
- Narrative mostly clear
3
Acceptable
- Readable but not designed
- Too much text on slides
- Inconsistent formatting
- Some slides cluttered
2
Insufficient
- Slides are difficult to read
- Overcrowded with text
- Low quality or irrelevant images
- No clear visual hierarchy
1
Poor
- Unreadable or chaotic design
- No design effort
- Presenter reads entire slide text
- Completely unprofessional appearance
Common Mistakes
- ✘Walls of text on a single slide
- ✘Inconsistent fonts and colors
- ✘Using low-resolution images
- ✘Slides that have no clear title or heading
Evaluator Focus
- Visual professionalism
- Slide readability
- Text economy
- Narrative clarity
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Would your slides look good printed on a poster?
- ✔Does each slide have a clear title and a max of 6 bullet points?
- ✔Are all visuals high-resolution and relevant?
- ✔Is the color scheme consistent throughout?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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