Possible          Awarded
1. Information provided concerning origins,
diversity (and possible explanations for that                        28
diversity), endemics or near endemics,
conservation status, primary threats facing
bird populations, and so on.

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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