Academic Presentation Topics
1. The role of Artificial Intelligence in modern education
2. The importance of learning foreign languages in a globalized world
3. Online vs. traditional classrooms: advantages and disadvantages
4. How reading habits influence language learning
5. The impact of technology on student learning outcomes
6. Climate change and its global impact
7. Renewable energy sources: opportunities and challenges
8. The role of recycling in protecting the environment
9. Space exploration and its benefits for humanity
10. The importance of biodiversity for human survival
11. The influence of fast food on public health
12. The importance of mental health awareness in schools
13. How exercise improves academic performance
14. The risks and benefits of genetic engineering
15. The role of sleep in memory and learning
16. The influence of social media on young people
17. Cultural differences in communication styles
18. Gender equality in modern workplaces
19. The impact of globalization on local cultures
20. The role of education in reducing poverty
21. The future of self-driving cars
22. Cybersecurity challenges in the digital age
23. How smartphones are changing human interaction
24. The ethics of artificial intelligence
25. The role of robotics in the workplace of the future
Mini-Presentation Rubric: Introduction (25 points)
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Poor
5 points 4 points 3 points improvement 1 point
2 points
Greeting and Polished, Clear greeting; Simple Greeting No greeting,
attention professional; some effort to greeting only; incomplete; no starts
attention-grabb capture weak attempt real attempt to abruptly; no
er (question, attention, at attention engage engagement
fact, quote, moderately grabber; audience
story) Audience engaging
is immediately
engaged.
Purpose/ Topic and Topic is clear, Topic is Topic only Topic/
topic purpose purpose is somewhat partly purpose
statement explained very mostly clear; clear but introduced; missing or
clearly and minor wording purpose vague Purpose confusing;
concisely; issues; or incomplete; unclear
audience
knows exactly
what the talk
about
Outline of Precis, logical Roadmap is Attempt at Very brief No outline of
main points roadmap with mostly clear; roadmap but confusing main points
(roadmap) all main points order is logical incomplete or roadmap; hard given
listed in clear with minor unclear order to follow
order. gaps
Audience
knows what to
expect
Clarity and Very clear and Mostly clear; Some grammar Frequent errors Very unclear,
Language accurate minor errors affect or vocabulary errors prevent
language; grammar/ clarity; mistakes make understanding
Fluent, correct vocabulary language meaning
grammar; issues but sometimes too unclear at most
Vocabulary message is simple; not times;
appropriate for clear correct use of
Academic some words
English
Delivery Very confident, Mostly Some Nervous; quiet Very weak
(voice, Eye clear, strong confident; hesitation; or hard to hear, delivery;
contact, body voice; excellent good volume, uneven volume avoids eye monotone,
language) eye contact; some eye (low voice); contact; closed inaudible, no
natural body contact, limited eye posture eye contact,
language and natural body contact; body distracting
gestures; language with language a posture
minor little stiff
nervousness
Guidelines for Your Mini-Presentation (Introduction Only)
Your Task
You will give a short individual presentation (1–2 minutes) of only the introduction part of a
presentation.
Focus on: greeting, topic, purpose, roadmap, and clear delivery.
What to Include in Your Introduction?
1. Greeting & Attention Grabber
Say hello and start in a professional way.
Use a question, fact, short story, or quote to catch attention.
2. Purpose/Topic Statement
Clearly tell the audience your topic.
Explain why it’s important or interesting.
3. Outline (Roadmap)
Tell the audience what your main points will be.
Use signposting words: “First…, Next…, Finally…”
4. Clarity & Language
Use clear sentences.
Check your grammar and pronunciation.
Use academic vocabulary if possible.
5. Delivery (Voice, Eye Contact, Body Language)
Speak loudly and clearly.
Look at the audience, not just your notes.
Stand with good posture, use natural gestures, and avoid fidgeting.
Peer Feedback Guidelines (no scores)
When giving feedback, focus on: Was the greeting and topic clear? Did the speaker explain what the
presentation will cover? Was it easy to understand and follow?
How confident was the delivery?
Write or say:
⭐️One thing you liked about the introduction.
⭐️Another strength.
🌱 One suggestion to make it stronger.
