iRubric: Oral Presentation of Argumentative Essay rubric

Excellent attention-getter, Related to audience, credibility established, gave very brief introduction of topic, and stated position, previewed the main points. Clearly stated the relevance of topic to audience needs and interests.

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech. Claim wasn't clearly expressed. Relevance of topic to audience needs and interests was somewhat apparent.

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.

Presents sound arguments to support major claim. Arguments are supported with sufficient, relevant and valid evidence. Addressed oppositional arguments in a fair and persuasive manner.

Some arguments are sufficiently supported but some unsupported. Minor reasoning present. Oppositional argument somewhat addressed. Most sources are credible and cited aloud.

Arguments lack some relevant and solid evidence. Credibility of sources and/or information is questionable. Oppositional arguments not present or not very apparent. Less than two sources are credible and/or cited aloud.

Arguments lack relevant and valid evidence. Information is incorrect and/or outdated. Sources either aren't credible or not cited in presentation.

Natural variation of vocal characteristics (pace, pitch, power, pauses, articulation) to heighten interest and match message appropriately. Few, if any, verbal fillers.

Some limited variation of vocal characteristics. Use of pace, pitch, power and pauses seemed inconsistent at times. Some verbal fillers.

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points were inaudible and/or inarticulate. Little pitch variation. Pacing was too slow/fast. Verbal fillers were noticable and frequent.

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to monotone or inappropriate variation of vocal characteristics. Inconsistent with verbal message. Excessive fluency errors interfered with message comprehension. Excessive use of vocalized fillers.

Does not read too much text from the slides.
Smooth transitions, clear and well set out.
Shows close attention to formatting details

Satisfactory. Partially reads text from slides. Transitions mostly smooth, mostly clear and well set out.
Shows close attention to formatting details but with a few errors.

Student reads too much text from slides. Some errors apparent in formatting.

Student reads text from slides. Many errors apparent in formatting.