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Public Speaking
Public Speaking
We use this rubric to evaluate speakers at our public speaking club. Feel free to use it for yours.
Rubric Code:
E6W494
By
racheljanzti
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Public Rubric
Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Excellent
7 pts
Above Average
6 pts
Average
5 pts
Below Average
4 pts
Poor
3 pts
1
Excellent
The purpose is clear and captures the listener’s attention.
Above Average
Average
The purpose is apparent.
Below Average
Poor
The purpose is not evident.
2
Excellent
The content is organized logically with fluid transitions to
listener’s attention throughout the entire presentation.
Above Average
Average
The organization of the content is congruent; transitions are evident.
Below Average
Poor
The content lacks organization; transitions are abrupt and distracting.
3
Excellent
Important details add to the interest and depth of the presentation; details
work to connect the listener to the speech.
Above Average
Average
The speaker provides the basic details necessary for the listener to
understand the premise of the presentation.
Below Average
Poor
The majority of ideas are unsupported by additional information or
explanation.
4
Excellent
Relevant examples or stories work to interest the listener and further develop
main ideas.
Above Average
Average
Stories and examples obviously relate to the content of the speech.
Below Average
Poor
Stories and examples are missing or unrelated.
5
Excellent
The conclusion unites the important points of the presentation and
encourages future discussion.
Above Average
Average
The conclusion summarizes the main ideas.
Below Average
Poor
The speech ends without a summary.
Delivery
Excellent
7 pts
Above Average
6 pts
Average
5 pts
Below Average
4 pts
Poor
3 pts
6
Excellent
The choices of language, examples, and aids work together to heighten the
listener’s interest and connection to the topic.
Above Average
Average
The speaker’s word choices, explanations, and enthusiasm are appropriate
for the topic and for each point; appropriate aids are incorporated.
Below Average
Poor
The presentation is uninteresting.
7
Excellent
The vocabulary is descriptive and accurate, engaging the listener through
imagery.
Above Average
Average
The vocabulary provides clarity and avoids confusion.
Below Average
Poor
The vocabulary is awkward or inappropriate for the topic, making the speaker
difficult to understand.
8
Excellent
The speaker manipulates tone, speed and volume, using these tools to
emphasize important ideas and hold the listener’s attention.
Above Average
Average
The speaker avoids distracting vocal fillers or physical mannerisms and uses
adequate speed and volume throughout the presentation.
Below Average
Poor
Vocal fillers are present throughout the presentation. Speed and volume are
inappropriate for the presentation.
9
Excellent
Variation of sentence structure and word choice works to keep the listener
interested and provides multiple examples and descriptions.
Above Average
Average
Sentence structure and word choice are varied to avoid monotony of tone and
repetition of ideas.
Below Average
Poor
Sentence structure and word choice are monotonous and uninteresting.
10
Excellent
Eye contact, interaction with aids, and physical gestures demonstrate the
speaker’s energy and interest, guiding the listener through the presentation.
Above Average
Average
Eye contact, interaction with aids, and physical gestures are natural and fluid.
Below Average
Poor
Eye contact with the audience is lacking. Gestures are missing or awkward.
The speaker depends heavily on the written speech or notes.
Outline Format
Excellent
5 pts
Above Average
4 pts
Average
3 pts
Below Average
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
11
Excellent
Uses the correct format as provided in class. Provides a purpose statement. Citation is correctly notated. Indention and alphabetical and numerical indicators are used correctly.
Above Average
Average
Uses correct format. Provides purpose statement. Provides citation.
Below Average
Poor
Lacks the correct formatting. No purpose statement. Lacking citation. Incorrectly indented with improper alphabetical and numerical indicators.
Sources
Excellent
5 pts
Above Average
4 pts
Average
3 pts
Below Average
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
12
Excellent
Provides at least and perhaps more than minimum number of sources. Sources are scholarly and credible. Sources are used powerfully within the speech. Correct verbal and written citation.
Above Average
Average
Provides minimum number of sources. Credible sources. Correct verbal and written citation.
Below Average
Poor
Does not provide minimum number of sources. Sources that are used are not scholarly or credible. Not correctly cited.
Subjects:
Communication
Types:
Presentation
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