LTI Research Speaking Requirement
Assessment Form

The research speaking requirement will be met by a public oral presentation, once per 
year for LTI M.S. and Ph.D. students. The presentation will be optional for first-year 
M.S.  students. The presentation should consist of a 20-minute talk plus time for
questions and discussion. Longer talks (e.g. LTI seminar) are appropriate for advanced 
students.

Each presentation must be attended by at least two LTI faculty members. The student's 
research advisor is generally expected to attend. The attending faculty members will 
convene briefly after the presentation, and will provide written comments.  The attending 
faculty will sign and return this form to the LTI educational programs director, and a 
copy will be forwarded to the student. The feedback is intended to help students refine 
their speaking skills with respect to talk structure, content, and delivery.

The talk will be advertised to LTI mailing lists at least one week before the scheduled 
presentation, with the public invited to attend.

Student Name: 

Presentation Date:

Presentation Venue:

Presentation Title:




												
Attending LTI Faculty Name			Attending LTI Faculty Signature



												
Attending LTI Faculty Name			Attending LTI Faculty Signature 



Feedback on the Presentation

1.	Were the presentation materials clear and easy to understand? 








2.	Was the structure of the talk appropriate? 








3.	Was the material presented at an appropriate level of detail? 








4.	Was the presentation appropriately paced? Did it end on time? 








5.	General comments / advice regarding the presentation: 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Feedback on the Speaker

1.	Was the speaker's delivery clear and easy to understand? 








2.	Did the speaker appear confident during the presentation? 








3.	Did the speaker make eye contact with the audience? 








4.	Did the speaker respond adequately to questions from the audience? 








5.	General comments / advice regarding the presentation: