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Informative Speech Rubric 
Informative Speech Rubric
Rubric Code: CX3C975
By ajohnson12
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Expert

5 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Intermediate

3 pts

Beginner

2 pts

Undeveloped

0 pts

Outline

Expert

Proper outline format (use of Roman numerals, capital letters, and indentation)
• Outline in full-sentences
• Bibliography in proper format
• Appropriate number of sources
• Received on or before delivery of speech
Advanced

Meets any four of the five criteria
Intermediate

Meets any three of the five criteria
Beginner

Meets any two of the five criteria
Undeveloped

Meets only one of the five criteria
Introduction

Expert

• Gained attention and interest
• Introduced speech purpose
• Previewed main ideas
• Provided a motive for listening
• Established credibility
Advanced

Meets any four of the five criteria
Intermediate

Meets any three of the five criteria
Beginner

Meets any two of the five criteria
Undeveloped

Meets only one of the five criteria
Main Points

Expert

Main points are effective and strongly support the central idea.
Main points are strongly supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Used Transitions
• Used appropriate pattern (e.g., topical, chronological, problem-solution, etc.)
Advanced

Main points support the central idea.
Main points are supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Meets any four of the five criteria
Intermediate

Some main points overlap or are redundant.
Main points are supported with evidence from at least three sources.
Meets any three of the five criteria
Beginner

Some main points are unclear.
Support for main points is below the minimum requirement.
Meets any two of the five criteria
Undeveloped

Some main points are missing.
No support for the main points is presented.

Meets only one of the five criteria
Conclusion

Expert

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a memorable, compelling closing statement.
Advanced

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a closure statement.
Intermediate

Clearly reviews thesis and main points.
Beginner

Missing review of central idea or review of main points. Conclusion may be poorly worded.
Undeveloped

Review of central idea and main points is missing. Closure statement is missing.
Oral Style

Expert

• Natural delivery style
• Avoided use of vocal fillers
• Appropriate rate
• Appropriate volume
• Appropriate tone
Advanced

Meets any four of the five criteria
Intermediate

Meets any three of the five criteria
Beginner

Meets any two of the five criteria
Undeveloped

Not conversational; reads the entire speech.
Eye Contact & Facial Expressions

Expert

Effectively, consistently engages audience with sustained eye contact.
Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.
Advanced

Consistently engages audience with eye contact.
Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.
Intermediate

Attempts to establish eye contact but sometimes appears distracted an/or tied to notes.
Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.
Beginner

Eye contact is minimal and fleeting.
Facial expressions are minimal; speaker may appear bored.
Undeveloped

Eye contact is almost non-existent.
Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion.
Body Movement and Gestures

Expert

Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.
Advanced

Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent.
Intermediate

Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable.
Beginner

Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting.
Undeveloped

No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message.
Visual

Expert

Visual meaningfully supports speech
Advanced

Visual somewhat well done/effort. may contain 1-2 errors in mechanics or design.
Intermediate

Visual generally supports speech but contain 3-4 errors in mechanics or design.
Beginner

Visual distracts from speech or contain excessive errors in mechanics or design.
Undeveloped

No Visual
Content

Expert

All content directly related to the topic. Opinions were always supported by fact if possible.
Advanced

Content directly related to the topic. Almost all opinions were supported by facts.
Intermediate

Demonstrated basic understanding of the topic. Many opinions were not supported by facts.
Beginner

Few facts related to the topic. Most information was opinion.
Undeveloped

Facts not used.
Time

Expert

Speech was delivered in 5-7 minutes
Advanced

:30 seconds under / over
Intermediate

1:00 minute under / over
Beginner

1:30 minute under / over
Undeveloped

Did not confer to time limits



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