Possible          Awarded
1. Information provided concerning their range,
migratory status (resident, winter visitor, or just
present during the breeding season), habitats used,
interesting aspects of their behavior and/or ecology,             18
and, of course, how to identify them in the field
(important field marks, behaviors, and so on,
useful for identification).

2. Manner of presentation - good eye contact with                   4  
  audience; good volume & not monotone; 
  appropriate rate; avoid use of distracting 
  ‘fillers’ (e.g., ‘um’, ‘uh’, & ‘you know’) or 
  mannerisms; effective use of notes (if used - 
  not overly dependent on notes; still make 
  eye contact with audience; vary tone of
  voice)

3. Visual Aids - well-designed; appropriate font                     8
  (easily read & sufficiently large); relevant
& good quality figures, photographs, and/or
drawings.

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