Pitch Deck Consistency Evaluation Checklist
1. Punctuation Consistency Score (0-10):
[ ] Check for consistent use of punctuation:
- Are commas, periods, and colons used uniformly across all slides?
- Is the Oxford comma consistently applied?
**Scoring:**
- [ ] 10: Perfect punctuation across all sections.
- [ ] 8-9: A few minor inconsistencies (1-2).
- [ ] 6-7: Noticeable issues (3-4).
- [ ] 4-5: Multiple inconsistencies (5-7).
- [ ] 0-3: Significant issues (8+).
**Score: ____/10**
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**2. Design Consistency Score (0-10):**
[ ] Evaluate the consistency of design elements:
- Are fonts, colors, and layouts uniform across all slides?
- Are key slides (e.g., financial overview) aligned with the overall design?
**Scoring:**
- [ ] 10: Perfectly uniform design.
- [ ] 8-9: A few small design variations (1-2).
- [ ] 6-7: Some noticeable design differences (3-4).
- [ ] 4-5: Several design inconsistencies.
- [ ] 0-3: Major design issues.
**Score: ____/10**
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**3. Slide Transition Flow Score (0-10):**
[ ] Assess the smoothness of transitions between slides:
- Does the presentation move logically from one slide to the next?
- Is the narrative clear and easy to follow?
**Scoring:**
- [ ] 10: Seamless transitions.
- [ ] 8-9: A couple of minor hiccups (1-2).
- [ ] 6-7: Some noticeable breaks (3-4).
- [ ] 4-5: Several disruptions in flow.
- [ ] 0-3: Major issues that break the narrative.
**Score: ____/10**
4. Visual Consistency Score (0-10):
Check the consistency of visual elements:
Are icons, charts, and images uniform in style and placement?
Is data visualization consistent across slides?
Scoring:
[ ] 10: Visuals are consistent and reinforce the message.
[ ] 8-9: A few minor inconsistencies (1-2).
] 6-7: Some noticeable differences (3-4).
[ ] 4-5: Several inconsistencies in visuals.
[ ] 0-3: Major visual inconsistencies.
Score: ____/10
5. Content Structure Score (0-10):
[ ] Evaluate the structure of the content:
- Are headings, bullet points, and formatting consistent?
- Is the content easy to read and follow?
**Scoring:**
- [ ] 10: Content is well-structured and easy to read.
- [ ] 8-9: A few minor structural differences (1-2).
- [ ] 6-7: Some noticeable inconsistencies (3-4).
- [ ] 4-5: Several structural issues that disrupt the message.
- [ ] 0-3: Major issues that make the deck hard to understand.
**Score: ____/10**
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**Overall Consistency Score (0-10):**
[ ] Calculate the average of the scores from the above categories.
**Scoring:**
- 9-10: Excellent consistency—adds value and professionalism.
- 7-8: Strong consistency with a few minor issues.
- 5-6: Average consistency—acceptable but could be improved.
- 3-4: Below-average consistency, which could hurt investor confidence.
- 0-2: Poor consistency, signaling major issues in the presentation.
**Aggregate Score: ___/50**
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This checklist allows you to systematically evaluate a pitch deck's consistency across key areas and calculate an overall score that can be used to assess its quality and professionalism.
